SYDNEY–West Indies are pondering the possibility of calling for a replacement player to take the place of Darren Bravo who is still unable to run, five days after sustaining a low-grade tear to his left hamstring.
A team spokesperson has confirmed that Bravo is "taking longer than expected to recover" and there is a chance West Indies will need cover, ESPN cricinfo has reported.
Bravo will miss West Indies' next match against South Africa, after also missing Tuesday's match against Zimbabwe, and he is not likely to make a comeback against India.
West Indies have nine days before their final group match against UAE in Napier and it is expected that if Bravo has not recovered in time for the India match on March 6, a replacement will be called up.
Jonathan Carter took his place in the starting XI against Zimbabwe but was not required to bat and may get the opportunity against South Africa.
West Indies do not have another extra batsman in the side and will be perusing their talent pool which includes Leon Johnson, who was part of the ODI series in South Africa and Narsingh Deonarine, who also played that series and had a decent score of 43 in one of the matches. (CMC)