Shai Hope to lead West Indies in Bangladesh white-ball leg
What's the story
The West Indies cricket team has announced its squad for the upcoming white-ball series against Bangladesh. The Caribbean side will play six matches in total, starting with a three-match ODI series on October 18. This will be followed by the T20I leg of the tour from October 27. Shai Hope has been named captain of both formats. Here are further details.
Team structure
Auguste gets maiden ODI call-up; Lewis ruled out
The West Indies squad for the Bangladesh tour includes players like Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, and Brandon King. Notably, Ackeem Auguste, a former West Indies Under-19 captain, has received his maiden ODI call-up. However, experienced top-order batter Evin Lewis will miss the tour as he continues to recover from a wrist injury.
Coach insights
Coach Sammy on squad's preparation for World Cups
West Indies coach Daren Sammy expressed his excitement about the squad's preparation for next year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup and the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. He said, "The squad assembled will strive to maintain a winning mentality and strong team cohesion, essential components for long-term success ahead of the (2027) World Cup."
ODI lineup
West Indies ODI squad for Bangladesh tour
West Indies ODI squad: Shai Hope (captain), Alick Athanaze, Ackeem Auguste, Jediah Blades, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, and Romario Shepherd. The first of the three ODIs will be played on October 18 in Mirpur, Dhaka. The next two games are scheduled on October 21 and 23 at the same venue.
T20I lineup
West Indies T20I squad for Bangladesh tour
West Indies T20I squad: Shai Hope (captain), Alick Athanaze, Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, and Ramon Simmonds. The first of the three T20Is will be played on October 27 in Chattogram. The following two T20Is will be held on October 29 and 31 on the same ground.