West Indies cricket has announced the squads for the upcoming T20I and ODI series against Sri Lanka, starting October 13. Several players, including Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, and Shimron Hetmyer, have opted out, leading to the inclusion of some uncapped players.
Terrance Hinds and Shamar Springer are part of the T20I squad following their performances in CPL 2024. Hinds, a right-arm pacer, has taken eight wickets in eight games, while Springer has claimed 12 wickets in nine matches.
Head coach Darren Sammy noted that several senior players chose to rest and seek rehabilitation for injuries. As stated on the official website, he mentioned:
The tour of Sri Lanka gives us a chance to test our depth and assess players in different situations, especially with several senior players missing out for various reasons, including a need for rest and rehabilitation from injury. We are confident in the squad’s ability to compete strongly against Sri Lanka.”
West Indies T20I Squad: Alzarri Joseph, Rovman Powell (c), Roston Chase (vc), Sherfane Rutherford, Alick Athanaze, Andre Fletcher, Terrance Hinds, Shai Hope, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Fabian Allen, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer.
West Indies ODI squad: Shai Hope (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Alzarri Joseph (vc), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Jewel Andrew, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh Jr.
Jewel Andrew has received his first call-up to the West Indies ODI squad
Keeper-batter Jewel Andrew is a significant addition to the ODI squad. The 17-year-old was selected after playing just three List A matches, where he averages 55 with a total of 165 runs. Regarding his inclusion, Sammy stated:
“As we continue to build our ODI team, this tour offers a valuable opportunity to evaluate strategies and give opportunities to emerging talent. We are excited to see young players like Jewel Andrew, who has earned his place as an exciting prospect for the future.”
Sri Lanka and West Indies will compete in three T20Is on October 13, 15, and 17 in Dambulla, followed by three ODIs on October 20, 23, and 26 in Kandy.
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