Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced 16Men’s Squad to face Team India in five match T20I series and for 3 Match T20I series against New Zealand.
The India vs West Indies five match T20I series will be start from 29th July at Brian Lara Cricket Academy and Series will end on 7th August.
Series will be Played at Trinidad, St Kitts and Florida.
The same pool of 16 players will then travel to Jamaica for the three-match T20I Series against New Zealand at Sabina Park that starts from Wednesday 10 August to Sunday 14 August.
The Selectors recalled left-handed batter Shimron Hetmyer. All Rounder Fabian Allen is Unavailable for selection due to personal reasons and Left-arm fast bowler Sheldon Cottrell is recovering from injury and also unavailable for selection.
Lead Selector, The Most Hon Dr Desmond Haynes said:
“We welcome back Hetmyer and it is good to see him again in West Indies colours. He will fortify the batting group and with his experience and adaptability we have a ‘finisher’ who can add value and win matches for the team and delight the supporters.”
Haynes added:
“Everything we do, we have to take into consideration we have a big tournament coming up later this year, which is the ICC T20 World Cup, so we are planning and gearing up towards that event. It is good to give the players some exposure to the international stage and look to find the right combinations.”
FULL SQUAD
Nicholas Pooran (Captain)
Rovman Powell (Vice Captain)
Shamarh Brooks
Dominic Drakes
Shimron Hetmyer
Jason Holder
Akeal Hosein
Alzarri Joseph
Brandon King
Kyle Mayers
Obed McCoy
Keemo Paul
Romario Shepherd
Odean Smith
Devon Thomas
Hayden Walsh Jr.
FIVE MATCH T20I SERIES SCHEDULE
TIME: Play starts at 10:30am (9:30am Jamaica/8pm India)
Friday 29 July: 1st T20I at Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad
Monday 1 August: 2nd T20I at Warner Park, St Kitts
Tuesday 2 August: 3rd T20I at Warner Park
Saturday 6 August: 4th T20I at Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida
Sunday 7 August: 5th T20I at Broward County Stadium
