Alick Athanaze, Shamar Joseph, and Johnson Charles will rejoin the T20I squad after Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, and Alzarri Joseph were ruled out. After a humiliating 5-0 thumping at the hands of Australia, the West Indies have made three significant changes to their 14-man roster for the forthcoming Twenty20 International series against Pakistan.
Despite a few exceptional performances, the Caribbean team’s recent T20I series against Australia ended in a lacklustre outcome. Both, however, sustained side strains in the last game at Basseterre, which prevented them from playing in the Pakistan series, which begins in Florida, USA, on July 31.
Throughout the five-match series, King and Hetmyer both scored more than 100 runs, demonstrating their good form.
Workload management has allowed fast bowler Alzarri Joseph, who has played in the West Indies’ hectic international calendar, to take a break. Ahead of the August 8 start of the ODI series against Pakistan, the team is closely monitoring fitness levels.
The West Indies selectors, meanwhile, have chosen a lineup that combines youth and experience. It is anticipated that Shamar Joseph will replace Alzarri in the pace attack on an equal basis. In Australia, the 24-year-old might give the Windies the extra edge they needed. Hetmyer will probably be replaced in the middle order by Alick Athanaze. A position at the T20 World Cup next year is what the left-hander is aiming for.
Alongside skipper Shai Hope, veteran opener Johnson Charles is slated to start the innings. Additionally, after strong performances, Keacy Carty, who was originally called in as cover during the Australia series, keeps his spot. While spinners Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie will be crucial to the bowling attack, Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd are anticipated to offer depth with the bat and the ball.
The West Indies T20I team for the series against Pakistan:
Keacy Carty, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Jewel Andrew, Alick Athanaze, Jediah Blades, and Shai Hope (C)
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