Sports News | Cricket West Indies Announces Squad for T20 Series Against Sri Lanka in Jamaica
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The 15-member West Indies squad was selected for the three-match series scheduled for June 11 to June 14 at Sabina Park, Jamaica. Ackeem Auguste, Jewel Andrew and Shamar Springer are the three changes to the squad that competed in the T20 World Cup
Saint John's [Antigua and Barbuda], June 9 (ANI): Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the 15-member squad for the three-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka, scheduled for June 11 to June 14 at Sabina Park in Jamaica.
This series marks the West Indies' first T20 assignment since the team's strong showing in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in February and March and forms an important part of long-term preparations for the 2028 edition in Australia and New Zealand.
Exciting young batting talents Ackeem Auguste and Jewel Andrew, along with all-rounder Shamar Springer, are the three changes to the squad that featured at the global event in India and Sri Lanka, where the "Men in Maroon" fell just short of reaching the semi-finals.
Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph was not considered for selection as part of workload management plans and will continue his training and preparation ahead of the two-match test series being held in Antigua.
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West Indies T20I Squad: Shai Hope (Captain), Jewel Andrew, Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer
Team Management Unit (TMU):
Head Coach: Daren Sammy
Manager: Rawl Lewis
Assistant Coach (Batting): Floyd Reifer
Assistant Coach (Bowling): Ravi Rampaul
Assistant Coach (Fielding): Rayon Griffith
Physiotherapist: Dr Denis Byam
Strength and Conditioning Coach: Darc Browne
Massage Therapist: Harone Jackson
Performance Analyst: Avenesh Seetaram
Content and Media Officer: Jerome Foster
Match Schedule
1st T20I: June 11 - Sabina Park, Jamaica
2nd T20I: June 13 - Sabina Park, Jamaica
3rd T20I: June 14 - Sabina Park, Jamaica. (ANI)
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