Andrew, Blades Earn Maiden Call-Ups as WI Announce Squad for T20I Series vs Australia - The Statesman
WEST INDIES, JUL 16 – The squad includes two debutants and veteran Andre Russell, who plans to retire after the series, as West Indies aim to build momentum for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
- In Jamaica on July 16, Cricket West Indies unveiled a 16-member squad for a five-match T20 series from July 20 to 28 at Sabina Park and Warner Park.
- Following their historic low in the third Test, West Indies endured a batting collapse for just 27 runs, exposing flaws ahead of the T20 series.
- The squad includes debutants Jewel Andrew and Jediah Blades, with Shai Hope retained as captain supported by Holder, Hosein, and Powell.
- In what will be his swansong, Russell will retire after the first two T20Is at Sabina Park on July 20 and 22, ending his 15-year international career.
- Discussing the series as preparation, Sammy said the series will be a vital step for the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, focusing on team style and continuity.
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Andrew, Blades earn maiden call-ups as WI announce squad for T20I series vs Australia - The Statesman
Cricket West Indies (CWI) have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20 International series against Australia, scheduled from July 20 to 28 across Sabina Park in Jamaica and Warner Park in St. Kitts.
Cricke West Indies Announces 16-member Squad for Five-match T20 Series Against Australia
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The squad features the core group of players who secured a recent series win against Ireland, along with exciting newcomers Jewel Andrew and Jediah Blades, earning maiden T20 call-ups. Sports News | Cricke West Indies Announces 16-member Squad for Five-match T20 Series Against Australia.
West Indies announce squad for Australia T20Is; two players earn maiden call-ups
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has unveiled a 16-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20 International series against Australia, set to begin on July 20. The squad sees continuity from the recent series win over Ireland, with a majority of the core group retained. However, two new talents have been added in Jewel Andrew and Jediah Blades. After Nicholas Pooran announced retirement from T20Is, West Indies seem to be in dire need to fill his boots…
West Indies name T20I squad for Australia series with debut call-ups for Jewel Andrew and Jediah Blades
KINGSTON, Jamaica – 16 July 2025: Cricket West Indies (CWI) has named a 16-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against Australia, featuring first-time ... Read more The post West Indies name T20I squad for Australia series with debut call-ups for Jewel Andrew and Jediah Blades appeared first on cricexec.
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