West Indies name T20I squads as big name misses out
West Indies are set to play three T20Is against England and Ireland each this month, marking Shai Hope's new era as skipper in the shortest format.
The tour will begin with a three-match T20I series against England from June 6 to June 10, followed by another three-T20I series against Ireland from June 12 to June 15. The England series will mark Shai Hope's first assignment as the T20I skipper of the West Indies.
Veteran all-rounder Jason Holder returns to the T20I setup after last featuring in February 2024, while explosive all-rounder Andre Russell has also been named for the England leg of the series, making a comeback after injury cut short his last appearance against England in Barbados.
Nicholas Pooran has been rested for both series following an extended campaign in the Indian Premier League 2025.
A hat-trick of sixes from Shai Hope | T20WC 2024
West Indies batter Shai Hope hits three sixes in a row against USA at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024.
Test captain Roston Chase will feature in the England series before departing for the Test squad camp ahead of the upcoming Test series against Australia.
He will be replaced for the Ireland leg by Jyd Goolie, a promising left-hander who earns his maiden call-up to the senior team after an impressive domestic season.
Brandon King, who will serve as vice-captain against England, will miss the Ireland series due to personal commitments. Keacy Carty comes in as his replacement.
Head Coach Daren Sammy and his assistants Floyd Reifer and Ravi Rampaul will leave the white-ball squad after the England series to prepare the Test team for the upcoming red-ball challenge against Australia that will mark the beginning of the next World Test Championship cycle for the two sides.
Veteran coach Rayon Griffith will assume duties as interim head coach for the Ireland T20Is.
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Squad for T20Is v England
Shai Hope (Captain), Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd
Squad for T20Is v Ireland
Shai Hope (Captain), Keacy Carty, Johnson Charles, Matthew Forde, Jyd Goolie, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd
T20I series schedule v England
First T20I: Friday, June 6 – Chester-Le-Street, Durham
Second T20I: Sunday, June 8 – Bristol
Third T20I: Tuesday, June 10 – Southampton
T20I series schedule v Ireland
First T20I: Thursday, June 12 – Bready
Second T20I: Saturday, June 14 – Bready
Third T20I: Sunday, June 15 – Bready