For their forthcoming five-game Twenty20 International series against England, the Cricket West Indies announced their 15-man team on Sunday. The inclusion of 35-year-old batting all-rounder Andre Russell was one of the T20I squad’s key takeaways. The last T20I match the Caribbean hitman participated in was against Australia in 2021. For a 20-over series, he has been called up after nearly two years. The five-match series, which begins on December 13 and ends on December 22, will be led by Rovman Powell for the Caribbean team. Shai Hope, who bats and keeps wickets, is named vice captain.
Meanwhile, Nicholas Pooran and Jason Holder who were not called up for the ODI series against England, have been named in the 15-member squad.
Bowling-allrounder Gudakesh Motie who impressed in the ODI series after he picked up four wickets in his three games have also been added to the five-match T20I series. on the other hand, Romario Shepherd who scalped five wickets in the 50-over series was included in the squad chart.
While announcing the team, Cricket West Indies chief selector Desmond Haynes said that this will be their last T20I series of the year before they go on to host the 2024 T20 World Cup along with the USA.