Pooran and Russell as well as Hetmyer has returned for the first two T20Is against England, while Alzarri Joseph is suspended
Nicholas Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Andre Russell, and Akeal Hosein, who missed the T20I series against Sri Lanka last month, have all been included in the West Indies squad for the first two T20Is against England, starting November 9.
However, fast bowler Alzarri Joseph, who is serving a suspension, has been replaced by Matthew Forde.
T20I Squad:
| Player Name |
|---|
| Rovman Powell (C) |
| Roston Chase |
| Matthew Forde |
| Shimron Hetmyer |
| Terrance Hinds |
| Shai Hope |
| Akeal Hosein |
| Shamar Joseph |
| Brandon King |
| Evin Lewis |
| Gudakesh Motie |
| Nicholas Pooran |
| Andre Russell |
| Sherfane Rutherford |
| Romario Shepherd |
As a result of the inclusion of the four senior players, Fabian Allen, Alick Athanaze, Andre Fletcher, and Shamar Springer have been omitted from the squad.
Meanwhile, Alzarri Joseph has been handed a two-match suspension for his actions during the third ODI against England.
The fast bowler showed his frustration towards ODI captain Shai Hope over the field setting, then stormed off the field after completing an over, though he later returned.
Matthew Forde, who replaces Joseph in the squad, was named Player of the Series in the ODI leg against England, having taken eight wickets at an average of 16.38.
The batting unit includes Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, and captain Rovman Powell, alongside all-rounders Andre Russell, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, and Sherfane Rutherford, providing additional depth in the batting order.
The pace bowling contingent consists of Shamar Joseph, Terrance Hinds, and Forde, while Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie will lead the spin department.
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