CPL 2026 Star Earns Maiden T20I Call-up as West Indies Announce Squads for White-Ball Tour of India
Shai Hope will lead both squads, with Jason Holder rested and Kamil Pooran earning a maiden T20I call-up, CWI said.
- The West Indies announced squads for the upcoming tour of India on Saturday, featuring three ODIs and five T20Is starting September 27 against the world's top-ranked side. Shai Hope will captain both formats across eight cities.
- John Campbell returns to the ODI squad following a hamstring injury, while Kamil Pooran earned a maiden T20I call-up. Jason Holder is rested, and Jewel Andrew replaces Ackeem Auguste, who continues rehabilitation after August surgery.
- Kamil Pooran enters the T20I squad after averaging 39 runs across recent innings. Shimron Hetmyer, having completed an extended recovery period following the Caribbean Premier League, will join specifically for the five-match T20I leg.
- Head Coach Daren Sammy aims to build momentum from the series win against Sri Lanka. Sammy stated the challenge of facing the world champions provides "valuable preparation" as West Indies develop a core group ahead of the 2028 T20 World Cup.
- The first two ODIs conclude the automatic qualification cycle for the ICC Men's 50-Over World Cup. Regardless of results, The West Indies cannot surpass nearest challengers, requiring competition in the ICC qualification tournament early next year.
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The West Indies team will depart for India on September 21st and arrive in Thiruvananthapuram on September 23rd. Preparations for the tour will begin two days later, on September 25th, with the first ODI scheduled for September 27th. The three ODIs will be followed by a five-match T20I series. The West Indies' tour of India will conclude on October 18th.
West Indies announce squads for India tour: John Campbell returns, Kamil Pooran earns maiden T20I call-up
West Indies have recalled John Campbell for their ODI series against India, while Kamil Pooran earned his maiden T20I call-up after an impressive recent run. Shimron Hetmyer returns for the T20Is, with Jason Holder rested. The eight-match India tour will help West Indies prepare for the 2027 World Cup and build a strong core ahead of the next T20 World Cup.
West Indies announce squad for India: Shai Hope to lead white-ball tour; Jason Holder rested
Shai Hope will captain the 15-member ODI and T20I groups against India in both formats. West Indies have kept most of the players who featured in their recent home series against Sri Lanka and New Zealand.
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