US EditionWest Indies Squad for T20I Series vs Afghanistan: Hope Unavailable, Brandon King Named Captain; Shamar Joseph Returns
Brandon King leads a 16-member squad including debutant Quentin Sampson; key players return from injury as West Indies prepare for T20 World Cup with a series in Dubai.
- On Jan 13, 2026, Cricket West Indies named Brandon King captain of the 16-member squad for the three-match T20I series at Dubai Cricket International Stadium from January 19 to 22.
- As preparation for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup starting on February 6, several T20 regulars were unavailable due to SA20 commitments and key players rested for workload management.
- Quentin Sampson earned a maiden international call-up after his breakout Caribbean Premier League 2025 season, while fast bowler Shamar Joseph and opener Evin Lewis were cleared to play and rejoin the squad.
- The squad was due to depart on January 14 and arrive in the UAE on January 16, with matches in subcontinental conditions at Dubai Cricket International Stadium to build confidence for the global tournament.
- Alzarri Joseph remains excluded as a precaution while he continues medical assessment for World Cup eligibility, with final squads named ahead of the South Africa series, January 27 to 31.
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West Indies squad for T20I series vs Afghanistan: Hope unavailable, Brandon King named captain; Shamar Joseph returns
Brandon King will lead the 16-member West Indies squad for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, with Shamar Joseph and Evin Lewis back in the mix, the cricket board announced on Tuesday.
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Brandon King will lead the team in Shai Hope’s absence. (PC: X/ICC) Top-order batter Brandon King will lead West Indies in the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, which will be played in Dubai from 19 to 22 January. King has been handed the baton to lead the team as the incumbent captain, Shai Hope, is occupied with the ongoing season of the SA20. Along with Hope, players such as Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein and Sherfane Rutherford will a…
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West Indies announce squad for Afghanistan T20I series
Cricket West Indies has revealed their list of players consisting of 16 individuals who are scheduled to take on Afghanistan in three T20 Internationals that will take place in the United Arab Emirates at the end of the month at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The matches are set to begin on the 19th, with the next match taking place on the 21st, followed by the final one on the 22nd, with all three matches being T20 Internationals. The…
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