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Cricket West Indies announces squad for 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

Mon, Jan 26, '26 at 10:50 AM

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the 15-member squad to compete in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup being played in India and Sri Lanka from February 6 to March 9.


 The selection follows an extensive assessment period and is aimed at assembling a group capable of competing consistently at the highest level, while adapting to the unique demands of subcontinental conditions.


Head Coach Daren Sammy, who captained the region to its most recent triumphs in 2012 and 2016, said the squad reflects careful planning and a clear understanding of what will be required to succeed at the global event.


“We have selected a squad with balance, extensive experience, and a touch of mystery. We’ve got X-factor where it counts, hungry newcomers pushing the seasoned heads, and a group ready to fight to make the region proud.”

 

“We’ve thought long and hard about what it takes to win in India and Sri Lanka, and we’ve come up with the best team to help us achieve that goal, and I firmly believe we will”, he added.


West Indies Squad for the ICC T20 World Cup


Shai Hope (c), Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd

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Mon, Jan 26, '26 at 11:09 AM

Very surprising that Sampson was selected, very surprising that Springer did not make the cut. I wish the team well.

Mon, Jan 26, '26 at 6:02 PM

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The one man selector that embarrassed us here Australia when his team was bowled out for 27, has once again picked a team based on who he likes.

The only current West Indian t20i player who is averaging 30 or more is Amir Jangoo, 32.60 and a SR of over 120. Besides, he is a wicket keeper and can open like Charles, but he is left out. Charles only has an average of 22 and he is 37years old, but he is from St Lucia like Sammy unlike Jangoo that is from Trini like Darren and Dwayne Bravo and Pooran . I hope Sammy is crushed, humiliated and embarrassed again hopefully because that’s the only thing that will get rid of him