Cricket West Indies (CWI) has introduced a powerful 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I collection in opposition to South Africa, set to start on August 24 in Trinidad. The squad will likely be led by common captain Rovman Powell, with Roston Chase serving as his deputy.
Key gamers rested for South Africa T20Is
Notable absentees from the squad embody senior all-rounders Andre Russell and Jason Holder, who’ve been rested for the collection. Alzarri Joseph, who was vice-captain through the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup 2024, continued to be unavailable after lacking the latest Check collection in opposition to South Africa. Moreover, opening batter Brandon King is recovering from a aspect pressure sustained through the T20 World Cup.
“Andre Russell requested a interval of relaxation and restoration in addition to Jason Holder who performed 5 back-to-back 5 Assessments in opposition to England and South Africa. Throughout this era, they’ll work intently with the CWI science and drugs workforce,” mentioned Miles Bascombe, Director of Cricket at CWI in his official assertion.
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Nevertheless, the squad has been bolstered by the inclusion of left-handed batter Alick Athanaze, who impressed through the latest Check collection, and the right-arm pacer Matthew Forde, who additionally performed within the bilateral collection in opposition to South Africa scheduled earlier than the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Bascombe expressed his confidence within the chosen squad, stating: “Dealing with a powerful South Africa aspect is a wonderful alternative for our workforce to reset and refocus with our sport plan. Now we have performed them not too long ago and had combined outcomes, so this must be an thrilling and vital collection. I’m assured within the squad we’ve chosen, and with eyes already on the subsequent T20 World Cup in 2026, I do know the blokes will likely be eager to point out their starvation for fulfillment.”
Final week, South Africa named their squad for the upcoming T20I leg and will likely be excessive in confidence after clinching the two-match Check collection (1-0).
West Indies’ T20I squad for South Africa collection:
Rovman Powell (c), Roston Chase (vc), Alick Athanaze, Johnson Charles, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Fabian Allen, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Obed McCoy, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd
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