HEADLINE: T20 skipper Powell says South Africa series is the start of preparations for 2026 World Cup

West Indies T20 captain Rovman Powell believes that the three-match T20 series against South Africa will serve as the perfect launchpad in the regional side’s build-up to the 2026 T20 World Cup.

The West Indies take on South Africa in the first of three T20s today at the Brian Lara Stadium.

With veterans Andre Russell and Jason Holder being rested for the series, several young players have been drafted into the 15-man squad, including Fabien Allen, Alick Athanaze and Matthew Forde.

Speaking ahead of the first T20, Powell said the trio could be key players for the Windies in 2026.

“We try our best as a selection group to keep it as close as possible to those guys in the World Cup looking forward to 2026.

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In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

That means Hetty is DE future of WI cricket what a thing.

I believe they talk just because they have to say something to the media. CWI has NO PLAN. Stop feeding this crap to the public.

In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

how does that square with players who would be closer to 40 then?

Why wasn't Jangoo considered for this T/20 Squad,If they don't want him as Keeper he can play as a batsman,I find that is pure fuckry by those selectors.

In reply to granite
jangoo and goolie will get their turn once scammy goes. unfortunately, i not seeing that happening anytime soon. imagine a dude beat only associates and beat one undercooked team and still got to keep his job

So John Charles is the future ? Kerry yuh skunt..

I think Hetty is too good of a player to be out of the lineup. I can’t see a spot for him in the top part of the lineup so I feel they should try to play him as an opener and rest Alick Arthanaze

Arthanaze is a bright prospect going forward, but he needs time to work on occupying the crease. My other concern is, I have no doubt he is going to be a good white ball player and therefore the sooner we promote him the sooner he will get international recognition and franchise contracts, which means his availability for tests will decrease as well. So we should learn from our mistakes of the past to protect our future. I am not saying we shouldn’t play him in white ball cricket but just feel we should not rush him either

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