West Indies introduced their 14-man squad for the three-match T20 sequence in opposition to South Africa prior to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Opening batter Brandon King will lead the aspect within the absence of a number of first-choice gamers, who’re at the moment concerned within the IPL and therefore the likes of Kyle Mayers, Alick Athanaze, Andre Fletcher and Obed McCoy have been picked.
Regular skipper Rovman Powell, vice-captain Alzarri Joseph, Shimron Hetmyer, Andre Russell and Sherfan Rutherford are at the moment concerned within the knockout phases of the IPL 2024 and therefore weren’t picked. However, the Cricket West Indies (CWI) launch talked about that Joseph and Rutherford will be a part of the squad if their respective groups do not qualify for the ultimate. Three gamers from the IPL have been picked whose groups did not advance to the playoffs, Romario Shepherd, Kyle Mayers and Shamar Joseph.
“These are among the last competitive T20 international matches before the start of the World Cup,” lead selector Desmond Haynes mentioned. “Players have the opportunity to fine-tune their skills and ensure they are as prepared as they can be for the World Cup, whether they are in the final squad or reserve pool.”
Nicholas Pooran and Shai Hope, nevertheless, have been rested regardless of their groups not making it to the playoffs. “Alzarri Joseph and Sherfane Rutherford will be added to the squad if their respective franchises don’t reach the Indian Premier League (IPL) Final. Shai Hope and Nicholas Pooran are both rested for the series and will join the squad in Trinidad on Monday, 27 May,” Windies Cricket wrote in a launch.
The three-match sequence begins on Thursday, May 23, adopted by video games on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26. All video games will happen at Sabina Park, Jamaica.
West Indies squad for South Africa T20Is: Brandon King (capt), Roston Chase, Alick Athanaze, Johnson Charles, Andre Fletcher, Mathew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Kyle Mayers, Obed McCoy, Gudakesh Motie, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh
