The squad has welcomed Oshane Thomas and Johnson Charles into its ranks.
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West Indies has excluded Shimron Hetmyer from the T20I squad for the last two matches against England, citing his recent struggle for form with scores of 1 and 2 in the initial T20Is and a string of low scores in the ODIs. In his place, who last played a
against India in August, steps in.
Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph is granted a rest for the final two T20Is, a decision made to manage his workload effectively. This strategic move aims to ensure Joseph’s optimal performance in future engagements.
Meanwhile, Alzarri Joseph has been granted a break ahead of West Indies’ upcoming tour of Australia next month. The tour, which includes two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is, positions the fast bowler to contribute across all three formats. The journey kicks off with the opening Test in Adelaide on January 17.
In the second T20I, Joseph played a pivotal role, securing figures of 3 for 39 by dismissing Phil Salt, Will Jacks, and Sam Curran, aiding West Indies in a 10-run victory. However, he faced challenges in the third match, conceding 50 runs as England successfully chased down a target of 223
Joining the squad for the series’ conclusive clashes in Trinidad is fellow fast bowler Oshane Thomas. With West Indies presently in the lead at 2-1, mirroring their triumph in the ODI series by an identical margin, Thomas brings added firepower to the team’s arsenal as they aim to secure the T20I
The lineup for the final two T20Is againstEngland showcases the West Indies squad:
Captain: Rovman Powell
Squad Members: Shai Hope, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario She
This formidable assembly is poised for an exciting showdown as they strive for victory in the concluding matches against.
