5 Guyanese in ‘dynamic’ Windies squad for Rivalry T20I series against England
…Action bowls off today
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has unveiled a formidable 15-man squad for the first two matches of the upcoming ‘Rivalry’ T20I series against England, set to ignite the iconic Kensington Oval in Barbados.
A subsequent announcement would reveal the squad for the remaining games, to be played in Saint Lucia.
This highly anticipated five-match series promises thrilling action as two cricketing powerhouses clash on Caribbean soil.
The series bowls off with back-to-back matches in Barbados on November 9 and 10, before moving to Saint Lucia for the final games on November 14, 16 and 17.
The West Indies T20I team has been a dominant force at home, remaining unbeaten in four T20 International Series since 2023. This impressive run has propelled them up the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings, showcasing their resurgence on the global stage.
Five Guyanese will suit up for West Indies in the T20I Series
Head Coach Daren Sammy has expressed his enthusiasm for this highly competitive series, wherein the team is aiming for consecutive series wins against the visitors. Sammy said, “The T20 team is our most settled team, with lots of experienced players. However, the difficulty will be picking the eleven, as every single player is challenging for a spot in the eleven. As we face a very good England team, I am confident that the selected squad will continue to play a brand of cricket that allows us to win games and this Rivalry series.”
Akeal Hosein, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran and Andre Russell, who missed the recent Sri Lanka tour due to personal reasons, rejoin the squad, adding depth and experience for this exciting series. Medium-pacer Matthew Forde, recently named Player of the Series in the CG United ODI Series, steps in to replace fast bowler Alzarri Joseph, who is serving a two-match suspension.
The West Indies T20I Squad for the first two games of the five-game series is as follows: Rovman Powell (Captain), Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Terrance Hinds, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford and Romario Shepherd.
The 5-match T20I Series between West Indies and England bowls off today
Team Management:
Head Coach: Daren Sammy
Team Manager: Rawl Lewis
Assistant Coach (Fielding): Rayon Griffith
Assistant Coach (Batting): Floyd Reifer
Assistant Coach (Bowling): James Franklin
Physiotherapist: Denis Byam
Strength & Conditioning Coach: Ronald Rogers
Team Masseuse: Dane Currency
Team Analyst: Avenesh Seetaram
Media & Content Officer: Jerome Foster
West Indies vs England T20I Series schedule:
1st T20 International: November 9, 2024: Kensington Oval, Barbados.
2nd T20 International: November 10, 2024: Kensington Oval, Barbados
3rd T20 International: November 14, 2024: Daren Sammy Stadium, Saint Lucia
4th T20 International: November 16, 2024: Daren Sammy Stadium, Saint Lucia
5th T20 International: November 17, 2024: Daren Sammy Stadium, Saint Lucia
