West Indies T20I Squad vs Australia
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Shai Hope (Captain & Wicket‑keeper)
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Jewel Andrew (Maiden call‑up, batting prospect & wicket‑keeper)
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Jediah Blades (Maiden call‑up, left‑arm seamer)
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Roston Chase
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Matthew Forde
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Shimron Hetmyer
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Jason Holder
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Akeal Hosein
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Alzarri Joseph
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Brandon King
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Evin Lewis
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Gudakesh Motie
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Rovman Powell
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Andre Russell (available for first two T20Is only)
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Sherfane Rutherford
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Romario Shepherd
Series Schedule
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1st T20I: July 20 – Sabina Park, Jamaica
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2nd T20I: July 22 – Sabina Park, Jamaica
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3rd T20I: July 25 – Warner Park, St. Kitts
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4th T20I: July 26 – Warner Park, St. Kitts
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5th T20I: July 28 – Warner Park, St. Kitts
All matches begin at 7:00 PM local time
Squad Insights
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New faces:
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Jewel Andrew and Jediah Blades have earned their maiden T20I call-ups — Andrew is an 18‑year‑old wicket‑keeper batter noted for strong play against spin; Blades is a left‑arm seamer with powerplay potential
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Senior experience:
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The squad includes seasoned campaigners such as Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, and Andre Russell (though Russell will only play the first two games)
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World Cup preparation:
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Head Coach Daren Sammy emphasizes building momentum and refining their explosive T20 brand ahead of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka
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Summary
The blend of youth, experience, and power, led by Shai Hope, showcases West Indies’ ambition to reclaim home dominance and gear up for the global stage. Australia can expect a spirited challenge when the series kicks off on July 20.
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