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News18
16-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
West Indies Name 16-Member Squad For Five-Match T20 Series Against Australia
Last Updated: Cricket West Indies announced a 16-member squad for the T20I series against Australia. Newcomers Jewel Andrew and Jediah Blades join the core team led by Shai Hope. Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20 International (T20I) Series against Australia, scheduled from July 20 to 28 at Sabina Park in Jamaica and Warner Park in St. Kitts. According to a release from CWI, the squad includes the core group of players who recently secured a series win against Ireland, alongside exciting newcomers Jewel Andrew and Jediah Blades, who have earned their maiden T20 call-ups. Andrew, a highly regarded batting prospect and back-up wicketkeeper, has impressed with his intent and range against spin bowling. At just 18, he is considered one of the region's brightest prospects and is eager to make his mark on the international stage. Left-arm seamer Blades, who made his international debut against Bangladesh in 2024, was one of the standout performers during the inaugural West Indies Breakout League, where he took most of his wickets in the powerplay. Who Will Lead Windies? Shai Hope will continue to lead the side as captain, with seasoned campaigners like Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, and Rovman Powell also named in the line-up. Looking forward to the five-match T20I series, Sammy said the focus remains on improving West Indies' ranking and building towards what will be a competitive T20I World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next year. 'Our goals and strategic plans are aligned to winning the T20 World Cup in 2026. We have continuity in the squad from the previous series and as a unit we will continue to fine tune our style and brand ahead of the World Cup." Sammy added that the team will be looking to reconsolidate a winning record at home. 'Our previous two T20 series at home we were on the wrong end of the results but starting against Australia, we want to regain our form at home as we build momentum into next year's World Cup with our exciting and dynamic group of players." West Indies Squad for T20I Series vs Australia: Shai Hope (Captain), Jewel Andrew, Jediah Blades, 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. view comments First Published: July 16, 2025, 23:28 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
16-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
West Indies' Jewel, Blades get maiden T20I call-ups for Australia series
Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Wednesday announced the 16-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20 International series against Australia, to be played from July 20–28 at Sabina Park in Jamaica and Warner Park in St. Kitts. The squad features the core group of players who secured a recent series win against Ireland, along with exciting newcomers Jewel Andrew and Jediah Blades earning maiden T20 call-ups. Andrew, a highly regarded batting prospect and back-up wicketkeeper, has impressed with his intent and range against spin bowling. At just 18, he is seen as one of the region's brightest prospects and will be eager to make his mark on the international stage. Left-arm seamer Blades, who made his international debut against Bangladesh in 2024, was one of the shining lights during the inaugural West Indies Breakout League, where he took most of his wickets in the PowerPlay. READ: English pacers stand in the way as India hopes to break the Old Trafford jinx Shai Hope will continue to lead the side as captain, with seasoned campaigners like Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, and Rovman Powell also named in the line-up. Looking forward to the five-match T20I series, Sammy said the focus remains on improving West Indies' ranking and building towards what will be a competitive T20I World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next year. 'Our goals and strategic plans are aligned to winning the T20 World Cup in 2026. We have continuity in the squad from the previous series, and as a unit we will continue to fine-tune our style and brand ahead of the World Cup.' WEST INDIES SQUAD Shai Hope (Captain), Jewel Andrew, Jediah Blades, 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. Schedule—West Indies vs Australia T20I Series 1st T20I: July 20 – Sabina Park, Jamaica 2nd T20I: July 22 – Sabina Park, Jamaica 3rd T20I: July 25 – Warner Park, St. Kitts 4th T20I: July 26 – Warner Park, St. Kitts 5th T20I: July 28 – Warner Park, St. Kitts All matches begin at 7:00 PM local time. Related Topics West Indies / Australia
