Jamaica [West Indies], July 16 (ANI): Cricket West Indies (CWI) has introduced the 16-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20 Worldwide (T20I) Collection towards Australia, to be performed from July 20 to twenty-eight at Sabina Park in Jamaica and Warner Park in St. Kitts.
In line with a launch from CWI, the squad options the core group of gamers who secured a current collection win towards Eire, together with thrilling newcomers Jewel Andrew and Jediah Blades, incomes maiden T20 call-ups.
Andrew, a extremely regarded batting prospect and back-up wicketkeeper, has impressed together with his intent and vary towards spin bowling. At simply 18, he’s seen as one of many area’s brightest prospects and can be desperate to make his mark on the worldwide stage.
Left-arm seamer Blades, who made his worldwide debut towards Bangladesh in 2024, was one of many shining lights throughout the inaugural West Indies Breakout League, the place he took most of his wickets within the powerplay.
Shai Hope will proceed to steer the aspect as captain, with seasoned campaigners like Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, and Rovman Powell additionally named within the line-up.
Wanting ahead to the five-match T20I collection, Sammy stated the main focus stays on bettering West Indies’ rating and constructing in the direction of what can be a aggressive T20I World Cup in India and Sri Lanka subsequent yr.
‘Our objectives and strategic plans are aligned to successful the T20 World Cup in 2026. We have now continuity within the squad from the earlier collection and as a unit we’ll proceed to fantastic tune our type and model forward of the World Cup.’
Sammy added that the workforce can be trying to reconsolidate a successful document at residence.
‘Our earlier two T20 collection at residence we have been on the flawed finish of the outcomes however beginning towards Australia, we wish to regain our type at residence as we construct momentum into subsequent yr’s World Cup with our thrilling and dynamic group of gamers.’
West Indies Squad for T20I Collection vs Australia:
Shai Hope (Captain), Jewel Andrew, Jediah Blades, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd. (ANI)
