New Delhi: West Indian all-rounders Rovman Powell and Andre Russell have both failed to turn up for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa. Apart from these two, several other players are also set to remain in India for the crucial IPL playoffs. This includes Shimron Hetmyer, Alzarri Joseph and Sherfane Rutherford.
Nicholas Pooran and Shai Hope have not been drafted into the squad and are given some rest before they resume their national duties. On the other hand, Sherfane Rutherford and Alzarri Joseph are expected to be a part of the squad if their respective franchises- KKR and RCB fail to make it to the finals of the IPL.
🚨Brandon King has been named the interim captain of West Indies for their upcoming three-match T20I series at home against South Africa
🚨Regular captain Rovman Powell along with the likes of Sherfane Rutherford, Alzarri Joseph, Andre Russell and Shimron Hetmyer are absent due… pic.twitter.com/Tc1gwyPp9N
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) May 20, 2024
Desmond Haynes sees South Africa’s tour as important for the team’s preparation…
Chief selector of the West Indies cricket team, Desmond Haynes has explained the gravity of the tour of South Africa. The series against the Proteas will be the last international and competitive action where Darren Sammy and the entire backroom staff will have the chance to figure out the best XI as well as all the possible combinations in both bat and ball.
Shardul Thakur 🤝 Rovman Powell. pic.twitter.com/OlW4GqiAyz
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 2, 2024
“These are among the last competitive T20 international matches before the start of the World Cup. Players have the opportunity to fine-tune their skills and ensure they are as prepared as they can be for the World Cup, whether they are in the final squad or reserve pool.”
@mufaddal_vohra West Indies squad for T20I series Vs South Africa 💥#T20I #T20Iseries #WIvsSA #cricket #westindiescricket #southafricancricketer #T20Cricket #T20 #westindies #squad #viralreelsfbpage #cricketteam pic.twitter.com/r5IGIfeevw
— Hit Wicket (@hitwicket0811) May 20, 2024
West Indies will be playing their first of the T20I’s on 24th May, the second one on 26th May and the third on 27th May. Post that the next competitive competition for the Caribbean side will be against Papua New Guinea on the 2nd of June in the first game of the T20 World Cup.
Cricket lovely Cricket. Mek sure get unno ticket! West Indies vs South Africa May 23 25 and 26 at Sabina Pawkk, Jamayker! Warming up for the World Cup #WIREADY #westindiescricket@windiescricket @thirdworldband @catcoore73 pic.twitter.com/J1D2CbA4rP
— JulieMango™ (Juliet Angelique Bodley) (@iamjuliemango) May 19, 2024
What is the full squad of West Indies for the upcoming tour?
In the absence of Rovman Powell, Brandon King has been named as the standing captain. Apart from King, many players have been given green signal who failed to make the cut for the provisional squad released for the World T20:
My picks his Semi-finalist for T20I World Cup 2024.
1 India,
2 Australia,
3 England,
4 South Africa >(West Indies)
FINAL MATCH 🔥🔥🔥 29 / 06 /2024
India VS Australia 🙀 🙀 🙀 pic.twitter.com/ud0PYIHjsq— Apex Sports (#BA56) (@NewsSports_35) May 18, 2024
Full Squad
Brandon King (capt), Roston Chase, Alick Athanaze, Johnson Charles, Andre Fletcher, Mathew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Kyle Mayers, Obed McCoy, Gudakesh Motie, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh.
