WI vs SA: Andre Russell along with two other big stars not included in West Indies's T20I squad for South Africa series

Cricket West Indies has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against South Africa which is set to start from August 23 and all three of these matches will be played at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad. However, their team will be missing star players like Andre Russell, Jason Holder, and Alzarri Joseph. All of them have been rested, Russell himself requested a break for rest and recovery. On the other hand, Brandon Kings who injured himself during the recently concluded edition of the T20 World Cup 2024 is still not fit to compete.

Windies Board announces squad

“Cricket West Indies (CWI) is pleased to announce the West Indies Men’s squad selected for the upcoming T20 International (T20I) series against South Africa, scheduled to take place from 23 – 27 August 2024 in Trinidad,” wrote CWI in their official press release.

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"Andre Russell requested a period of rest and recovery as well as Jason Holder who played five back-to-back five Tests against England and South Africa. During this period, they will work closely with the CWI science and medicine team," said Windies Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe while informing about the players that have been given rest.

"Facing a strong South Africa side is an excellent opportunity for our team to reset and refocus with our game plan. We have played them recently and had mixed results, so this should be an exciting and important series. I’m confident in the squad we’ve selected, and with eyes already on the next T20 World Cup in 2026, I know the guys will be keen to show their hunger for success," said head coach Darren Sammy while talking about the upcoming series.

WI vs SA T20I series schedule

1st T20I - 23 August (Brian Lara Cricket Academy)

2nd T20I - 25 August (Brian Lara Cricket Academy)

3rd T20I - 27 August (Brian Lara Cricket Academy)

West Indies T20I squad vs South Africa

Rovman Powell (C), Roston Chase (VC), Alick Athanaze, Johnson Charles, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Fabian Allen, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Obed McCoy, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd 

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