ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Probable first choice XI for all teams

#5 West Indies

The West Indies are strengthened by the presence of Andre Russell and have a great chance of making it to the top four this time

West Indies had to play the qualifiers for the World Cup for the first time ever, where they lost to Afghanistan in the finals. However, they enter the tournament as a rejuvenated team, having some of their stars back. Also, with the kind of cricket they played against England at home is enough to suggest that this side is here to compete.

The toss-up between Nicholas Pooran and Darren Bravo is something that the management might have a headache on. Pooran should make the cut, considering his good form and the surprise element he brings in with him. Considering Andre Russell's fitness issues, they might consider going in with five bowlers apart from him.

Probable playing XI: Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Shimron Hetmeyer, Andre Russell, Jason Holder (C), Ashley Nurse, Oshane Thomas, Sheldon Cottrell, Shannon Gabriel