West Indies have introduced its T20I and ODI squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka. The tour will see hosts Sri Lanka and West Indies play a three-match T20I sequence which might be adopted by a three-match ODI sequence.
The T20I squad is comparatively younger given a few of the star West Indies gamers like Andre Russell, Nicholas Pooran, Akeal Hosein, and Shimron Hetmyer opting out of the tour citing private causes. Rovman Powell will lead the T20I crew whereas Roston Chase would be the new vice-captain.
In the meantime, the ODI crew might be led by Shai Hope. The ODI squad seems younger however gifted sufficient to overpower any crew on its day. Younger wicketkeeper-batter Jewel Andrew has obtained a maiden call-up into the squad whereas Sherfane Rutherford and Brandon King additionally return to the squad.
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West Indies announce T20I and ODI squads for the tour of Sri Lanka
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The Windies T20I squad seems thrilling regardless of lacking a number of key gamers. It provides the chance for the most recent CPL stars to make an impression. Seam bowling allrounder Shamar Springer, who was spectacular in CPL 2024 has earned a call-up into the T20I squad, together with Trinbago Knight Riders quick bowler Terrance Hinds.
Evin Lewis has earned a recall in each the ODI and T20I squads. In the meantime, quick bowlers Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph have been chosen in each squads. Alzarri Joseph was West Indies T20I captain in T20 World Cup 2024 and has now been named the ODI captain.
Andre Fletcher has earned a recall within the T20I squad after a wonderful CPL 2024 marketing campaign for his crew St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots. Within the absence of Akeal Hosein, Fabian Allen is predicted to take the position of a second spinner with Gudakesh Motie being the primary selection.
Head coach Daren Sammy believes that it is a chance for the youthful gamers to showcase their potential and appear assured in a superb displaying.
“The tour of Sri Lanka offers us an opportunity to check our depth and assess gamers in numerous conditions, particularly with a number of senior gamers lacking out for varied causes, together with a necessity for relaxation and rehabilitation from damage. We’re assured within the squad’s means to compete strongly in opposition to Sri Lanka,” Sammy said.
The T20I sequence might be performed from October 13 to 17 at Dambulla whereas the ODI sequence might be performed from October 20 to 26 at Pallekele. It guarantees to be an important sequence between two groups who might be aiming to purchase a crew for the following T20 World Cup.
In the meantime, each groups have been going by a low time in ODI cricket as each did not qualify for the Champions Trophy 2025, which might be held subsequent 12 months. It additionally provides an important alternative for each groups to achieve some confidence.
West Indies T20 squad for Sri Lanka tour
Rovman Powell (C), Roston Chase (VC), Fabian Allen, Alick Athanaze, Andre Fletcher (wk), Terrance Hinds, Shai Hope (wk), Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer
West Indies ODI squad for Sri Lanka tour
Shai Hope (C) (wk), Alzarri Joseph (VC), Jewel Andrew (wk), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh Jr.
