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As a cricket For their forthcoming five-game Twenty20 International series against England, the West Indies announced their fifteen-man team on Sunday.
As a cricket For their forthcoming five-game Twenty20 International series against England, the West Indies announced their fifteen-man team on Sunday. The inclusion of 35-year-old batting all-rounder Andre Russell was one of the T20I squad’s key takeaways. The Caribbean hitman’s final Twenty20 International match came against Australia in 2021. He’s been called up for a 20-over series after almost two years. On December 13 and ending on December 22, the Caribbean team will be led by Rovman Powell in the five-match series. Shai Hope, who bats and keeps wickets, is named vice captain. Within the 15-man team, however, are Jason Holder and Nicholas Pooran, who were left off the England ODI series roster. In addition, the five-match T20I series will feature bowling-all-around player Gudakesh Motie, who made an impression in the ODI series by taking four wickets in his three games. Romario Shepherd, however, was a member of the squad chart despite taking five wickets in the 50-over match. Cricket West Indies chief selector Desmond Haynes stated at the team announcement that this will be the final Twenty20 international series of the year before the team and the United States of America host the T20 World Cup in 2024. T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA in June 2024,” Haynes was cited as saying by ESPNcricinfo. Barbados will host the first Twenty20 international match. Nevertheless, Grenada will host the next two matches. The two last games will take place in Trinidad. The following players represent the West Indies: Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Rovman Powell (C), Shai Hope (VC), Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Gudakesh Motie, and Randy Holder.
