West Indies Announce WC squad, Rovman Powell To Lead -

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May/24

Rovman Powell has been entrusted with the captaincy duties for West Indies as they gear up for the 2024 T20 World Cup, leading a squad that includes some notable inclusions and surprises. Shimron Hetmyer, who famously missed his flight to the 2022 edition of the tournament, returns to the fold, while 24-year-old fast bowler Shamar Joseph earns a surprise call-up despite limited experience in international T20 cricket.

Alzarri Joseph assumes the role of Powell’s deputy, with Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, and Jason Holder also featuring in the 15-man squad. Despite his outstanding performances in the ongoing IPL, Sunil Narine remains retired from international cricket, as confirmed by West Indies head coach Daren Sammy. Sammy also revealed that efforts were made to secure the release of West Indies players from the IPL as soon as possible.

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Shamar Joseph, known for his sensational seven-wicket haul in a historic Test win at the Gabba, faces the challenge of transitioning his success to the T20 format. Signed by Lucknow Super Giants as a replacement player in the IPL, Joseph’s debut outing was challenging, conceding 47 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders. Despite his limited experience in T20s, Joseph’s inclusion reflects the selectors’ confidence in his potential.

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West Indies is in Group C alongside Papua New Guinea (PNG), Uganda, New Zealand, and Afghanistan. Their campaign starts with matches against PNG and Uganda in Providence, Guyana, on June 2 and 8, respectively. They then face New Zealand at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad on June 12 before concluding their group stage fixtures against Afghanistan on June 17 in St Lucia.

 

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West Indies squad for T20 World Cup

Rovman Powell (capt), Alzarri Joseph (vc), Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford

Also read India’s Squad, New Zealand’s wc squad, England’s wc squad, South Africa wc squad, Afghanistan’s squad, Australia’s Squad

 

Under the leadership of Rovman Powell, West Indies will aim to make a strong impression in the tournament, leveraging the talent and depth within their squad. With seasoned campaigners and emerging talents, they possess the firepower to pose a formidable challenge to their opponents on the grand stage of the T20 World Cup.

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