The West Indies have named a 14-member squad for the upcoming T20I collection in opposition to Pakistan, making three notable adjustments following a forgettable 5-0 whitewash by the hands of Australia. The trio of Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, and Alzarri Joseph have been dominated out, making means for Alick Athanaze, Shamar Joseph, and Johnson Charles to return to the T20I setup.
The Caribbean aspect’s latest T20I collection in opposition to Australia produced an underwhelming consequence regardless of a couple of particular person standouts. King and Hetmyer have been in good contact, scoring over 100 runs every throughout the five-match collection. Nonetheless, each suffered aspect strains throughout the remaining recreation in Basseterre, making them unavailable for the Pakistan collection beginning July 31 in Florida, USA.
Quick bowler Alzarri Joseph, who has been a part of the West Indies’ packed worldwide schedule, has been rested as a consequence of workload administration. The staff is retaining a detailed watch on health ranges forward of the ODI collection in opposition to Pakistan, which begins on August 8.
In the meantime, the West Indies selectors have opted for a mixture of younger and skilled line-up. Shamar Joseph is anticipated to be a like-for-like alternative for Alzarri within the tempo assault. The 24-year-old may present the X-factor the Windies lacked in Australia. Alick Athanaze is more likely to take Hetmyer’s place within the center order. The left-hander is eyeing a spot forward of the T20 World Cup subsequent yr.
Veteran opener Johnson Charles returns to the squad and is anticipated to open the innings alongside captain Shai Hope. Moreover, Keacy Carty, who was initially referred to as in as cowl throughout the Australia collection, retains his spot following stable performances. Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd are anticipated to offer depth with each bat and ball, whereas spinners Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie will play an essential function within the bowling assault.
West Indies T20I squad for Pakistan collection:
Shai Hope (C), Jewel Andrew, Alick Athanaze, Jediah Blades, Keacy Carty, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd