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Cricket West Indies on Tuesday, November 12 announced their squad for the remaining T20Is of the five-match series against England. However, the West Indies team suffered back-to-back defeats in the opening two T20Is, they aim to come good with several changes into their side. With fast bowler Alzarri Joseph serving two-match suspension for his controversial behaviour with skipper Shai Hope in the final ODI of the series against England, he is set to return after fulfilling the desired fine.
Whereas Alzarri Joseph has replaced Shamar Joseph in the side, veteran all-rounder Andre Russell has been ruled out of the remainder of the series with a left ankle sprain. Shamar Springer has been named Russell’s replacement in the series.
Shamar Springer replaces Andre Russell; Alzarri replaces Shamar Joseph
Confirming the changes in the side while announcing the squad for the remaining three T20Is, Cricket West Indies in its statement stated, “As the series moves to Saint Lucia, experienced all-rounder Andre Russell has been ruled out due to a left knee sprain sustained during the opening T20I at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday. In his place, all-rounder Shamar Springer, fresh off two T20I games against Sri Lanka, will join the squad.”
“Alzarri Joseph, having completed his two-match suspension, will rejoin the squad in Saint Lucia for the crucial final leg of the series, replacing Shamar Joseph,” the statement further added. With West Indies bagging the three-match ODI series by 2-1 margin, they will aim to clinch the T20I series, hoping to win all the remaining matches, with England currently leading the series by 2-0 margin. The third T20I of the five-match series is scheduled to be played at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia on November 15 (IST).
West Indies T20I squad for last three T20Is against England
Rovman Powell (Captain), Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Terrance Hinds, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer.
