Cricket West Indies (CWI) recently revealed their 15-player squad for the initial two matches of the T20 International series against England. The matches are scheduled to be held at the renowned Kensington Oval in Barbados.
The West Indies T20I team has showcased their dominance on home ground, boasting an unbeaten streak in four T20 International Series since the beginning of 2023.
This exceptional performance has propelled them up the ranks in the ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings, underscoring their resurgence as a global force in the sport.
\"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,\"
Head Coach Daren Sammy expressed confidence in the West Indies squad's ability to maintain their winning ways.
Akeal Hosein, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran, and Andre Russell, who were absent from the recent Sri Lanka tour, have rejoined the team, bringing with them a wealth of experience and bolstering the team's lineup.
Matthew Forde, a talented medium pacer who was recently honored as the Player of the Series in the ODI series against England, has been called up to fill the void left by fast bowler Alzarri Joseph. Joseph will miss two matches due to a suspension.
The five-match T20I series is set to commence on November 9 in Barbados. The second match of the series is scheduled for November 10 at Kensington Oval in Barbados.
The final three matches of the series will be hosted at St Lucia's Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, taking place on November 14, 16, and 17, respectively.
The West Indies squad for the first two T20Is against England 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.
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