West Indies name T20I squads as big name misses out
Veteran all-rounder Jason Holder returns to the T20I setup after last featuring in February 2024, while explosive all-rounder Andre Russell has also been named for the England leg of the series, making a comeback after injury cut short his last appearance against England in Barbados.
Nicholas Pooran has been rested for both series following an extended campaign in the Indian Premier League 2025.
A hat-trick of sixes from Shai Hope | T20WC 2024
West Indies batter Shai Hope hits three sixes in a row against USA at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024.
Test captain Roston Chase will feature in the England series before departing for the Test squad camp ahead of the upcoming Test series against Australia.
He will be replaced for the Ireland leg by Jyd Goolie, a promising left-hander who earns his maiden call-up to the senior team after an impressive domestic season.
Brandon King, who will serve as vice-captain against England, will miss the Ireland series due to personal commitments. Keacy Carty comes in as his replacement.
Head Coach Daren Sammy and his assistants Floyd Reifer and Ravi Rampaul will leave the white-ball squad after the England series to prepare the Test team for the upcoming red-ball challenge against Australia that will mark the beginning of the next World Test Championship cycle for the two sides.
Veteran coach Rayon Griffith will assume duties as interim head coach for the Ireland T20Is.
Andre Russell gets his 50th T20I wicket | WI v PNG | T20WC 2024
Squad for T20Is v England
Shai Hope (Captain), Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd
Squad for T20Is v Ireland
Shai Hope (Captain), Keacy Carty, Johnson Charles, Matthew Forde, Jyd Goolie, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd
T20I series schedule v England
First T20I: Friday, June 6 – Chester-Le-Street, Durham
Second T20I: Sunday, June 8 – Bristol
Third T20I: Tuesday, June 10 – Southampton
T20I series schedule v Ireland
First T20I: Thursday, June 12 – Bready
Second T20I: Saturday, June 14 – Bready
Third T20I: Sunday, June 15 – Bready
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