Hayley Matthews Suffers Shoulder Issue; Doubtful for Third WODI
The West Indies women’s cricket team has been dealt a significant blow ahead of the third and final match of the three-match WODI series against England. Hayley Matthews, the team’s captain, suffered a left shoulder issue during the first WODI of the series towards the end of last month. The injury has been a cause for concern for the West Indies camp, and Matthews’ availability for the third match is now in doubt.
Matthews sat out of the second WODI on Wednesday, June 4, to tend to the injury, and the team’s physiotherapy staff has been working overtime to get her fit for the final match. However, despite their efforts, Matthews’ participation in the third WODI is far from certain.
The 24-year-old all-rounder is an integral part of the West Indies team, and her absence would be a significant blow to the team’s chances of winning the series. Matthews has been in good form recently, and her wicket-taking abilities with the ball and her aggressive batting style have been a major factor in the team’s success.
The West Indies team has been looking to bounce back from a disappointing start to the series, which saw them lose the first match by 7 wickets. However, they showed signs of improvement in the second match, which they lost by 20 runs. The team will be hoping to carry this momentum into the final match and end the series on a high note.
The third WODI is scheduled to take place on June 7 at the County Ground in Derby. The West Indies team will be hoping to get a final confirmation on Matthews’ availability before the match, but it seems unlikely that she will take part.
In the absence of Matthews, the West Indies team is likely to rely on other players to step up and fill the void. Players like Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle, and Stafanie Taylor will be expected to take on more responsibility and help the team to victory.
England, on the other hand, will be looking to seal the series with a win in the final match. They have been in good form recently, and their team will be confident of taking on the West Indies and emerging victorious.
The West Indies team has been dealing with several injury concerns in recent times, and Matthews’ shoulder issue is the latest in a series of setbacks. The team will be hoping that she makes a full recovery and is available for the next match, but for now, her participation in the third WODI is uncertain.
The news comes as a blow to the West Indies team, which was looking to bounce back from a disappointing start to the series. Matthews is an integral part of the team, and her absence will be felt. The team will be hoping to find a way to overcome this setback and still manage to win the series.
