Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced a 15-player squad for their upcoming five-match T20I series against England. Set to be led by Rovman Powell, the squad includes the highly anticipated return of all-rounder Andre Russell. This marks his first appearance since the 2024 T20 World Cup earlier this year.
On November 8, CWI revealed the squad, packed with T20 stars, just a day before the series opener against England. Alongside Powell, key players like Nicholas Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Shai Hope, and Russell will form the core of the team.
The full West Indies T20I squad for the series includes: Rovman Powell (captain), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Terrance Hinds, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, and Romario Shepherd.
Andre Russell, 36, has been a force in T20 cricket, having played 82 T20Is. He has accumulated over 1,000 runs at an impressive strike rate of 163.70 and taken 60 wickets. His last T20I appearance for West Indies was in June 2024 during the T20 World Cup.
West Indies recently triumphed over England in a three-match ODI series, securing a 2-1 victory with wins in Antigua and Barbados. The upcoming T20I series will take place from November 9 to November 17. The first two matches will take place at Kensington Oval in Barbados, while the final three games are scheduled at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Gros Islet.
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