2024-05-05 17:17:28
West Indies, the co-hosts of the upcoming T20 World Cup, announced their World Cup squad on Friday. Shamar Joseph, who bowled brilliantly on Test debut, is a surprise in the 15-member team. He is waiting for his debut. Experienced all-rounder Andre Russell is in demand. Shimron Hetmyer, who played well for Rajasthan Royals in the current IPL, also got a chance in the team.
Johnson Charles, Brendan King and Shay Hope are in the top order. There are big hitters Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Powell, Jason Holder, Sherfane Rutherford and Romario Shepherd. Alzari Joseph will lead the pace attack. Shamar will be with him. Akial Hossain and Gudakesh Moti will spin. Kyle Meyers and Oceane Thomas are out.
Rovman Powell will lead the West Indies team.
Windies are in ‘C’ group in World Cup. Where their opponents are Papua New Guinea, Uganda, New Zealand and Afghanistan. Their World Cup mission begins with a match against Papua New Guinea on June 2 in Providence. Then they will play against Uganda on June 9, New Zealand on June 13 and Afghanistan on June 18.
West Indies World Cup Squad:
Rovman Powell (captain), Alzari Joseph, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Akial Hossain, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Moti, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfan Rutherford and Romario Shepherd.