West Indies might be with out their senior gamers Andre Russell, Nicholas Pooran, Akeal Hosein and Shimron Hetmyer because the quartet has opted out of the upcoming three-match T20I sequence in Sri Lanka citing “private causes.” The revamped choice committee below head coach Darren Sammy recalled opening batter Evin Lewis and Brandon King, whereas handing maiden call-ups to tempo bowling allrounders Terrance Hinds and Shamar Springer, in response to a CWI launch. Lewis makes a comeback after the 2022 T20 World Cup, whereas King returns after recovering from a aspect damage that largely stored him out of the T20 World Cup earlier this yr.

Rovman Powell was retained because the captain with Roston Chase persevering with in his position as vice-captain.

“The tour of Sri Lanka provides us an opportunity to check our depth and assess gamers in several conditions, particularly with a number of senior gamers lacking out for numerous causes, together with a necessity for relaxation and rehabilitation from damage. We’re assured within the squad’s capability to compete strongly in opposition to Sri Lanka,” Sammy acknowledged within the launch.

WI have moved to 3rd spot within the rankings following 3-0 clear sweep of South Africa earlier this yr and they’ll now tour Sri Lanka for a three-match T20I and ODI sequence from October 10-27.

Shai Hope will proceed as ODI captain, and Alzarri Joseph as his deputy. This sequence gives a possibility for CWI to concentrate on constructing its ODI crew forward of the ICC Males’s Cricket World Cup 2027.

A notable inclusion is Jewel Andrew, the younger Antiguan wicketkeeper-batsman who has impressed the selectors to earn his place within the squad.

The squad additionally sees the return of a number of key gamers, together with King and Sherfane Rutherford.

West Indies: T20I Squad: Rovman Powell (c), Roston Chase (v-c), Fabian Allen, Alick Athanaze, Andre Fletcher, Terrance Hinds, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd and Shamar Springer.

ODI Squad: Shai Hope (c), Alzarri Joseph (v-c), Jewel Andrew, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd and Hayden Walsh Jr. 

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