West Indies Squad Unveiled for Thrilling T20 : Nicholas Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Andre Russell and Akil Hussain, who were not available in the T20 series against Sri Lanka, have been selected in the West Indies team for the first two T20s against England starting on November 9. Matthew Ford has been included in the team in place of fast bowler Alzari Joseph.
Alzari Joseph was banned for 2 matches. Four senior players have been shown the way out in the T20 team announced against England. It includes the quartet of Fabian Allen, Alick Athanaz, Andre Fletcher and Shamar Springer. Meanwhile, Alzari Joseph has been banned for two matches after showing dissatisfaction towards ODI captain Shai Hope, unhappy with the field setting during the third ODI against England. West Indies Squad Unveiled for Thrilling T20
West Indies Squad Unveiled for Thrilling T20
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Alzari Joseph Banned for 2 Matches
Alzari Joseph was upset that captain Shai Hope was not changing the fielding settings on the field. He felt that captain Shai Hope was ignoring him and he got so angry that he left the match for a while and went out of the field. After this, the ICC banned him for two matches for expressing dissatisfaction over the captain’s decision. West Indies Squad Unveiled for Thrilling T20
All-rounder and Bowler
It is worth noting that all-rounders Russell, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd and Sherfane Rutherford have also been included in the team, who will further strengthen the West Indies. The fast bowling unit includes Shamar Joseph, Terrence Hinds and Ford, while Hussain and Gudakesh Moti are the spinners in the team.
West Indies Team
Rovman Powell (c), Roston Chase, Matthew Ford, Shimron Hetmyer, Terrence Hinds, Shai Hope, Akeel Hossain, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Moti, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd.
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Conclusion
The West Indies’ announcement of their T20 squad for the series against England has certainly set the stage for an action-packed contest. The return of seasoned stars like Nicholas Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Andre Russell, and Akeel Hosein brings a wealth of experience and firepower to the team. Their absence was felt in the recent series against Sri Lanka, and their inclusion this time promises to bolster both batting and bowling departments. The selection of Matthew Ford in place of Alzari Joseph introduces a fresh dynamic to the squad, showcasing the management’s intent to adapt and evolve.
However, the two-match ban on Alzari Joseph is a significant moment, reflecting the need for discipline and team cohesion. While his absence might impact the fast-bowling unit, the inclusion of players like Terrence Hinds and Shamar Joseph offers an opportunity for new talent to shine on the international stage.
With a balanced mix of power-hitters, strategic spinners, and promising pacers, the West Indies look ready to take on England in what promises to be a thrilling series. Fans will be eager to see if this re-energized squad can overcome the challenges and deliver the kind of performances that have made West Indies cricket legendary. The countdown to November 9 has begun!
