Two-time world champion West Indies has announced the squad for the T20 World Cup. Opener Evin Lewis has returned to the team. At the same time, in a shocking decision, the selectors have dropped explosive all-rounders Andre Russell and Sunil Narine from the 15-man squad. This year T20 World Cup will be played in Australia.
Left-handed batsman Evin Lewis last played for West Indies in the 2021 T20 World Cup. At the same time, Russell and Narine have not been given much attention by the selectors in the last few days. Both Russell and Narine were part of the West Indies team that won the T20 World Cup in 2012 and 2016.
The selectors have named uncapped all-rounders Yanich Cariah and Ramon Reifer in the 15-man squad. The team will be led by wicket-keeper batsman Nicholas Pooran. At the same time, Rovman Powell will be the vice-captain. Apart from this, all-rounder Fabian Allen has also been dropped from the team.
Announcing the team, chief selector Desmond Haynes said – We have taken care of the mix of young and experienced players while choosing the team. He said that in the selection process, we also took care of the star players of the Caribbean Premier League. We are keeping an eye on the players who are playing very well.
Two-time champions West Indies will play Australia in a two-match series ahead of the World Cup. The team will then take on Scotland in their first match on 17 October. West Indies team has to play qualifier matches.
West Indies squad for T20 World Cup: Nicholas Pooran (captain), Rovman Powell (vice-captain), Yannick Caria, Johnson Charles, Sheldon Cottrell, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akil Hossein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Kyle Meyers, Obed McCoy, Ramon Reifer, Odeon Smith.
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