The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Selection Panel has announced the squad for the upcoming T20 International (T20I) Series against South Africa.
This significant series, a prelude to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, commences on Thursday, May 23, at the iconic Sabina Park. The squad has been preparing rigorously for this highly anticipated series with a training camp at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua.
Brandon King will serve as the interim Captain for this series, with Roston Chase as the interim Vice-Captain. King was initially set to lead the West Indies A-Team on their recent T20 tour to Nepal but was withdrawn due to injury. Chase, who stepped in as captain, led the A-Team to a series victory against Nepal.
The West Indies Men’s squad for the series is as follows: Brandon King (Captain), Roston Chase (Vice-Captain), Fabian Allen, Alick Athanaze, Johnson Charles, Andre Fletcher, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Kyle Mayers, Obed McCoy, Gudakesh Motie, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh.
Additionally, Alzarri Joseph and Sherfane Rutherford will join the squad if their respective franchises do not reach the Indian Premier League (IPL) Final. Shai Hope and Nicholas Pooran are rested for the series and will join the squad in Trinidad on Monday, May 27.
Lead Selector, Desmond Haynes, emphasized the importance of these matches: “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.”
White Ball Head Coach Daren Sammy also shared his goals for the series: “We have not played together as a team since the Australia series, but we just completed a very high-intensity training camp in Antigua. Now we have the chance to integrate some of our players returning from the IPL and build some momentum as a group going into the World Cup.”
Team Management Unit for the Series
1. Daren Sammy – Head Coach, Floyd Reifer – Assistant Coach, Rayon Griffith – Assistant Coach, Denis Byam – Physiotherapist, Ronald Rogers – Strength & Conditioning Coach, Rawl Lewis – Team Manager, Dario Barthley – Team Media & Content Officer, Avenesh Seetaram – Team Analyst, Fitzbert Alleyne – Team Masseuse.
Ticket information
Tickets for the T20I Series against South Africa at Sabina Park, Jamaica, are available online from the Windies Tickets service at tickets.windiescricket.com. Fans who purchase online will benefit from a 20% discount compared to box office prices, with tickets ranging from premium seats with the best-shaded views to affordable standard seats or mounds/grounds entry.
Match Schedule T20I Series West Indies vs. South Africa
· 23 May: 1st T20I West Indies vs. South Africa at Sabina Park, Jamaica 2:00 pm JT/3:00 pm ECT
· 25 May: 2nd T20I West Indies vs. South Africa at Sabina Park, Jamaica 2:00 pm JT/3:00 pm ECT
· 26 May: 3rd T20I West Indies vs. South Africa at Sabina Park, Jamaica 2:00 pm JT/3:00 pm ECT
The West Indies secured a victory in their last T20 International match at Sabina Park against New Zealand in August 2022, the last instance of international cricket at this historic venue.
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