Brave all-arounder Andre Russell has rejoined the West Indies T20I team for their five-match series versus England, which gets underway in Barbados on December 12. The Caribbeans seek to solidify their preparations towards the T20 World Cup in June, and the only uncapped member in their 15-man team is 21-year-old Matthew Forde.
Russell last competed for his country in the T20 World Cup of 2021. He has been playing for the Deccan Gladiators during the Abu Dhabi T10 League in the United Arab Emirates in recent months. Tuesday’s opening Twenty20 International will see the seam-bowling all-round player join the team.
For the first occasion since 2020, three key players returned back to the format after withdrawing from ODIs. These players include , Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, and Nicholas Pooran. Shai Hope is all set to play the role of vice captain. Before the last two games, the selection panel gets the chance to review their roster.
“We will continue to assess in the lead up to the competition” : Desmond Haynes
Chief selector Desmond Haynes stated his optimism about the team’s performance and his faith in the group that was chosen. He said, according to an ESPN Cricinfo quote.
He said, “This will be the final home T20I series for the West Indies in 2023, as they prepare to be one of the two host teams for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA in June 2024. We have selected a squad that we think gives us the best chance of success in that tournament. We will continue to assess in the lead up to the competition.”
West Indies Full Squad for England T20Is :
Rovman Powell (c), Shai Hope (vc), Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd
Fans react as Andre Russell returns to West Indies squad for upcoming T20I series against England:
Andre Russell makes his return to the West Indies T20i squad. pic.twitter.com/XS4Re4XwuZ
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 10, 2023
Andre Russell has returned to the West Indies T20I squad for the first time in two years after getting picked for the upcoming five-match series against England at home. Russell, who last played for West Indies in the 2021 T20 World Cup in the UAE, is now back in the fray to play…
— Abhinav singh (@Abhinav_tmk) December 10, 2023
Russell — the big man. Here's his BIG six in ICC CWC 2019 to Adam Zampa – What a hit, over the roof ?? pic.twitter.com/KixtVsXvKF
— Cricket Chronicle ?? (@cricchronicle1) December 10, 2023
Last time he appeared for west indies in the 2021 world cup.
Last T20 world cup was horror from west indies in australia.his return will give the boost— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) December 10, 2023
Great news for cricket lovers ???
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Woow It's Hugeee ???
— Zeeshan Aly (@Ze_Boy56) December 10, 2023
Great news for fans
— Nitin Singh (@_nitin__25) December 10, 2023
Andre in Mood Of saying
Ye T20 World Cup? Aan deLooks like West Indies are Ready To Fight
In T20 World Cup?— Ajay Gautam (@gautam_ajay007) December 10, 2023
WI is rising at the right time
— Mr babarian|BA56?? (@PatternMister) December 10, 2023
Russell muscle ?
— Mr babarian|BA56?? (@PatternMister) December 10, 2023
