Shamar Springer will take Andre Russell’s position in the T20I series against England. Since he will miss the rest of it because of a sprained left ankle. Alzarri Joseph will rejoin the team after serving a suspension, taking Shamar Joseph’s place.
Alzarri was suspended for two games after he stormed off the field in protest of skipper Shai Hope’s field placements during the third ODI against England, leaving the West Indies with just ten players on the field for a period. Later on, he apologized in public and made amends with Hope.
West Indies now has a must-win situation for the final three Twenty20 Internationals. After England won the first two in Barbados. St Lucia, which will also host the final two matches on November 16 and 17, will host the third Twenty20 International on November 14.
Alzarri Joseph comes in place of Shamar Joseph.
Experienced all-rounder Andre Russell has been ruled out of the series as it travels to Saint Lucia because of a sprained left ankle he suffered during Saturday’s first Twenty20 International at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. All-rounder Shamar Springer, who just played in two Twenty20 International matches against Sri Lanka, will take his place.
However, an ankle injury has ruled Andre Russell out of the series. Causing a major blow to the hosts ahead of the crucial third game in St Lucia. A left ankle strain has kept Russell out of the last three games, according to a press statement from Cricket West Indies.
West Indies T20I squad:
Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer, Rovman Powell (c), Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Terrance Hinds, and Shamar Powell.
West Indies vs England T20Is: Remaining matches schedule
3rd T20 International: 14 November 2024- Daren Sammy Stadium, Saint Lucia
4th T20 International: 16 November 2024- Daren Sammy Stadium, Saint Lucia
5th T20 International: 17 November 2024- Daren Sammy Stadium, Saint Lucia