Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the squads for the upcoming T20 International series against England and Ireland. It will be the first assignment for new captain Shai Hope.
The three-match England series, which ran from June 6-10, saw the return of all-rounder Jason Holder. All-rounder Andre Russell also returned after recovering from an injury last year in the England series in Barbados, but he will only feature in the England leg.
Nicholas Pooran was absent, having requested rest following the IPL campaign. Test captain Roston Chase will depart after the England T20Is to join the red-ball squad’s training camp in Barbados ahead of the Test series against Australia for the Sir Frank Worrell Trophy.
Brandon King, vice-captain for the England series, has been granted leave for the Ireland leg. Keacy Carty will replace him. Newcomer Jyd Goolie, a standout in the West Indies Breakout League, has been chosen as Chase’s replacement.
SQUADS & SCHEDULE
T201s vs England (June 6-10): Shai Hope (C), Brandon King (VC), Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd.
T201s vs Ireland (June 12-15): Shai Hope (C), Sherfane Rutherford (VC), Keacy Carty, Johnson Charles, Matthew Forde, Jyd Goolie, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd.
