Stafanie Taylor picked in West Indies World Cup squad but still needs to prove fitness

Three others who have faced recent injury problems - Shakera Selman, Chinelle Henry and Chedean Nation - have been selected

West Indies have included three members of their recent Under-19 World Cup squad in the 15-woman party bound for South Africa for the Women's T20 World Cup.

Zaida James, Trishan Holder and Djenaba Joseph have all been picked for the trip.

Stafanie Taylor, the most experienced member of the national setup, has been included but still needs to prove her fitness following injury.

"For now it's just about the physio and medical people and the coaches managing the load with Stafanie," the captain, Hayley Matthews, said of Taylor last week. "The T20 World Cup is the main picture for us here in South Africa and we want to try and manage her as best as possible and have her fit and ready for the World Cup."

^{Stafanie Taylor faces a fitness test ahead of the World Cup [Getty Images]}

Three others who have faced recent injury problems - Shakera Selman, Chinelle Henry and Chedean Nation - have been selected.

Lead selector Ann Browne-John said: "We believe the 15 players consist of a good all-round mix and we expect them to be able to compete in this World Cup."

West Indies have been drawn in the same group as England, India, Pakistan and Ireland.

Their first game of the tournament is against England, in Paarl, on February 13.

West Indies squad: Hayley Matthews ​(c), Shemaine Campbelle (vc), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Afy Fletcher, Shabika Gajnabi, Chinelle Henry, Trishan Holder, Zaida James, Djenaba Joseph, Chedean Nation, Karishma Ramharack, Shakera Selman, Stafanie Taylor, Rashada Williams