Shai Hope to Lead West Indies in T20Is vs Pakistan as Hetmyer, Joseph Miss Out
Shimron Hetmyer ruled out and Alzarri Joseph rested as West Indies announce squad for Pakistan T20I series. Shai Hope to lead revamped team in Florida.
In a major announcement, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has revealed its 15-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan.
The Caribbean side will be without four key players from their previous series against Australia, as the selectors opted for a mix of young and experience faces to face Pakistan.
King, Hetmyer, Joseph and Lewis to Miss Series
Brandon King and Shimron Hetmyer have both been ruled out due to side strains they suffered during the final T20I against Australia.
Alzarri Joseph, on the other hand, has been rested by the management to keep him fresh for a busy season ahead. Meanwhile, Evin Lewis is also unavailable due to injury.
To fill these gaps, the selectors have brought in Johnson Charles, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, and promising pacer Shamar Joseph.
Full Squad for T20Is vs Pakistan:
Shai Hope (Captain), Jewel Andrew, Alick Athanaze, Jediah Blades, Keacy Carty, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd
As expected, Shai Hope will lead the Men in Maroon. The team will count on the likes of Carty, Charles, Rutherford, and Chase to deliver with the bat.
In the all-round department, Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd are expected to play key roles, while Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, and Shamar Joseph will take charge of the bowling attack.
Tour Details
West Indies and Pakistan will face off in six white-ball matches, including three T20Is and three ODIs. The T20I series will be held at the Central Broward Regional Stadium Turf Ground in Florida, while the ODIs will take place at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad.
