West Indies have announced the squad for the India tour, where they will play three ODIs and five T20Is from September 27 to October 18. West Indies have retained the core of the squad that featured against New Zealand. Batter John Campbell will make a comeback after missing the final two ODIs against New Zealand due to a hamstring injury, while Ackeem Auguste continues to be on the sidelines due to injury. Jewel Andrew has been added to the squad as a replacement for Ackeem.
West Indies head coach Darren Sammy said that the series will allow West Indies to improve their performance ahead of the World Cup 2027. The team will have to go through a qualifier to feature in the ODI World Cup.
“Playing against the top team in the world presents us with a chance to fine-tune and improve our performances as an ODI team which has seen quality performances across the cycle”, he said. “The series also creates a valuable platform to assess players who are stepping into important roles for this series with a long-term target of competing in the World Cup in 2027,” head coach Darren Sammy Said.
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Shimron Hetmyer will join the West Indies for the T20I series. The T20I squad has also handed opening batter Kamil Pooran his maiden national call-up. Kamil showed promise in the CPL and scored 273 runs in eight innings at an impressive strike rate of 159.64. Quentin Sampson has managed to retain his place in the squad while Jason Holder has been rested.
“We are looking to build on the momentum from our series win against Sri Lanka, with the long-term goal of developing a strong core of players ahead of the next T20 World Cup. The challenge of playing against the World Champions at home will provide valuable preparation, allowing us to continue improving and developing both individually and as a collective unit”, Sammy added.
West Indies ODI squad: Shai Hope (c), Jewel Andrew, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Vitel Lawes, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales.
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West Indies T20I squad: Shai Hope (c), Jewel Andrew, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Kamil Pooran, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer.
