West Indies have announced their T20I squad for the upcoming five-match series against India, with Shai Hope set to lead the team. The West Indies will travel to India for a white-ball series featuring three ODIs and five T20Is. The T20I leg begins on October 6 in Lucknow and runs until October 17, with matches scheduled across five Indian cities.
Shai Hope Named West Indies T20 Captain
The biggest development from the West Indies T20 squad announcement is the appointment of Shai Hope as captain.
Hope has become an important part of West Indies’ limited-overs setup and will now lead the side against a strong Indian T20I team.
The 15-member squad contains a mixture of experienced international players and younger options as West Indies continue building towards future global T20 competitions.
Kamil Pooran Gets Maiden T20I Call-Up
One of the most interesting selections is Kamil Pooran.
The young batter has received his first call-up to the West Indies T20I squad. His selection gives him an opportunity to make his international debut against India.
The youngster will now be part of a squad containing several established West Indies players, giving him the chance to learn at the highest level.
Jason Holder Missing From T20 Squad
Experienced all-rounder Jason Holder is another notable name missing from the T20I squad.
Holder remains an important figure in West Indies cricket, but he has not been included for the five-match T20I series against India.
His absence means the selectors will have to rely on other all-round options to provide balance to the team.
John Campbell Returns For India Tour
Veteran opener John Campbell has also returned to the West Indies setup.
Campbell has been included in the ODI squad for the India tour after being away from international cricket. His return adds another experienced opening option for the Caribbean side.
The West Indies have therefore made changes across both white-ball squads while retaining several players who have featured regularly in their recent T20 setup.
The West Indies squad will depart the Caribbean on September 21 and arrive in Thiruvananthapuram on September 23.
West Indies ODI squad For India
Shai Hope (captain), Jewel Andrew, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Vitel Lawes, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales.
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The 15-member West Indies T20I squad is:
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Shai Hope (C) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Brandon King | Batter |
| Johnson Charles | Batter |
| Kamil Pooran | Batter |
| Nicholas Pooran | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Sherfane Rutherford | All-rounder |
| Roston Chase | All-rounder |
| Romario Shepherd | All-rounder |
| Gudakesh Motie | Spinner |
| Akeal Hosein | Spinner |
| Alzarri Joseph | Fast Bowler |
| Shamar Joseph | Fast Bowler |
| Jayden Seales | Fast Bowler |
| Terrance Hinds | All-rounder |
| Quentin Sampson | Batter |
The squad was announced ahead of the five-match T20I series in India.
India vs West Indies T20I Schedule
The five-match series will begin shortly after the three-match ODI series.
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | October 6 | Lucknow |
| 2nd T20I | October 9 | Ranchi |
| 3rd T20I | October 11 | Indore |
| 4th T20I | October 14 | Hyderabad |
| 5th T20I | October 17 | Bengaluru |
India’s T20I squad is led by Shreyas Iyer, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain. Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is also part of India’s squad.
A New Challenge For West Indies
The series against India will provide West Indies with an important opportunity to test their T20 combination.
The inclusion of Kamil Pooran gives the team another young batting option, while Hope’s leadership will be closely watched during the five matches.
For India, the series will also feature several interesting names, including Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav.
That sets up an intriguing battle between two sides with a mixture of established international players and emerging talent.
The first T20I between India and West Indies will be play in Lucknow on October 6.
With Shai Hope leading the Caribbean side and Kamil Pooran waiting for his potential international debut, the five-match series could provide several interesting storylines.
