West Indies Cricket Team
WI vs SA T20I: A three-match T20 series is to be played between West Indies and South Africa. The West Indies team has announced its squad for this series. Two legendary T20 players are not present in this squad. These players are none other than Andre Russell and Jason Holder. Both these players had asked for rest from Cricket West Indies and the board has decided to give them rest against South Africa. Let us tell you that this series will be played from 23 to 27 August. All the matches of the series will be played at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy Stadium in Trinidad.
Why did both the players get rest
While announcing the squad for the T20 series against South Africa, the West Indies cricket director said that Andre Russell has asked for time to rest and recover, as has Jason Holder, who has played five consecutive Test matches against England and South Africa. During this time, they will work closely with Cricket West Indies’ science and medical team.
Big statement from the team’s head coach
West Indies head coach Darren Sammy said that facing a strong South African team is a great opportunity for our team to rebuild and refocus our game plan. We have played them recently and have had quite mixed results, so it should be an exciting and must-win series. I am confident in the team we have selected, and with an eye on the next T20 World Cup in 2026, I know the players will be very eager to achieve success.
West Indies vs South Africa match schedule
- August 23 – 1st T20I, West Indies v South Africa (Brian Lara Cricket Academy)
- August 25 – 2nd T20I West Indies v South Africa (Brian Lara Cricket Academy)
- August 27 – 3rd T20I West Indies v South Africa (Brian Lara Cricket Academy)
West Indies squad for T20 series against South Africa
Rovman Powell (captain), Roston Chase (vice-captain), Alick Athanaze, Johnson Charles, Matthew Ford, Shimron Hetmyer, Fabian Allen, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Obed McCoy, Gudakesh Moti, Nicholas Pooran, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd
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