West Indies announced the T20I squad for the upcoming three series
West Indies announced the T20I squad for the upcoming three series against South Africa, Australia, and Pakistan
The West Indies have started preparations for the World T20 to be held on Indian soil in October. In view of this, the two-time champion Caribbean team is going to play 15 T20 Internationals in the next two months. For the T20 series against South Africa, Australia, and Pakistan, the team has the entry of experienced and dangerous players like Chris Gayle, Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard
Youngsters also got a place in the team
The West Indies have made a good inclusion of young-experienced players in their 18-man squad. Most of the players in the team that won the T20 International series 2–1 against Sri Lanka have been retained. The captaincy will be with Pollard. batsman and part-time wicketkeeper Nicholas Pooran, who played for Punjab Kings in the IPL, has been elected vice-captain. Pacers Shimron Hetmyer, Kevin Sinclair, Hayden Walsh Jr., Sheldon Cottrell have also featured in the squad. Pacer Fidel Edwards is also making a comeback.
T20I MATCH SCHEDULE:
West Indies vs South Africa
- June 26: 1st T20I, Grenada National Cricket Stadium
- June 27: 2nd T20I, Grenada National Cricket Stadium
- June 29: 3rd T20I, Grenada National Cricket Stadium
- July 1: 4th T20I, Grenada National Cricket Stadium
- July 3: 5th T20I, Grenada National Cricket Stadium
West Indies vs Australia
- July 9: 1st T20I, Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, St. Lucia
- July 10: 2nd T20I, Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, St. Lucia
- July 12: 3rd T20I, Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, St. Lucia
- July 14: 4th T20I, Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, St. Lucia
- July 16: 5th T20I, Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, St. Lucia
West Indies vs Pakistan
- July 27: 1st T20I, Kensington Oval, Barbados
- July 28: 2nd T20I, Kensington Oval, Barbados
- July 31: 3rd T20I, Guyana National Stadium
- August 1: 4th T20I, Guyana National Stadium
- August 3: 5th T20I, Guyana National Stadium