JOHN’S, ANTIGUA– Cricket West Indies (CWI) has introduced weakened T20I and ODI squads for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, happening in October 2024.
A number of key gamers, together with Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, and Shimron Hetmyer, have opted out of the tour for private causes, with Jason Holder and Kyle Mayers additionally absent. Nonetheless, the return of skilled opener Evin Lewis and the shock inclusion of Andre Fletcher at age 36 headline the squads.
Rovman Powell will captain the T20I aspect within the three-match collection from October 10 to 17, with Roston Chase serving as vice-captain. New additions embody all-rounder Shamar Springer and quick bowler Terrance Hinds, each incomes their first senior crew call-ups. For the ODI squad, Shai Hope will lead, with Jewel Andrew making his debut alongside returning gamers Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford, and Hayden Walsh Jr. The ODI collection will run from October 20 to 27.
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy expressed pleasure about assessing rising skills within the absence of senior stars, viewing the collection as a key alternative to guage the squad’s depth for future worldwide tournaments.
Squads
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T20 Squad (October 10-17): Rovman Powell (captain), Roston Chase (vice-captain), Fabian Allen, Alick Athanaze, Andre Fletcher, Terrance Hinds, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer.
ODI Squad (October 20-27): Shai Hope (captain), Alzarri Joseph (vice-captain), Jewel Andrew, 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.
Administration Group: Daren Sammy – Head Coach, Rawl Lewis – Supervisor, Rayon Griffith – Assistant Coach, Floyd Reifer – Assistant Coach, James Franklin – Assistant Coach, Neil Barry – Physiotherapist, Ronald Rogers – Power and Conditioning Coach, Fitz Alleyne – Masseuse, Avenesh Seetaram – Group Analyst, Jerome Foster – Media and Content material Officer.
