Who Is in the West Indies Squad for Afghanistan T20s 2026?

West Indies Announces Squad for Afghanistan T20 Series

Where & When:

• The series will be played in Dubai, UAE from January 19–22, 2026.

Why This Series Is Important:

• It is a key warm-up series before the big T20 World Cup starting in February.
• The final World Cup squad will be announced after this series.

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Key Points About the Squad (16 Players)

1. New Captain:

• Brandon King will lead the team.
• Regular captain Shai Hope is not available.

2. Players Returning from Injury:

• Shamar Joseph (fast bowler) and Evin Lewis (batsman) are back after recovering from injuries.

3. Players Not Available:

• Shai Hope, Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein, and Sherfane Rutherford are playing in the SA20 league in South Africa.

4. Players Given Rest:

• Jason Holder, Rovman Powell, and Romario Shepherd have been rested for this series.

5. New Player Called Up:

• Quentin Sampson has been selected for the West Indies team for the first time.

West Indies T20 Squad Announcement – Key Points

1. New Captain: Brandon King will lead the 16-player team.
2. Players Returning from Injury:
   • Fast bowler Shamar Joseph is back.
   • Batsman Evin Lewis is also back.
3. Players Not Available (Playing in SA20 League):
   • Shai Hope
   • Roston Chase
   • Akeal Hosein
   • Sherfane Rutherford
4. New Player Called Up:
   • Quentin Sampson has been selected for the West Indies team for the first time.
5. Key Players Given Rest:
   • Jason Holder
   • Rovman Powell
   • Romario Shepherd
   • (They will not play in this series.)

Full Tour Schedule:

1st T20I: 19th January 2026 @ Dubai, UAE

2nd T20I: 21st January 2026 @ Dubai, UAE

3rd T20I: 22nd January 2026 @ Dubai, UAE

Summary: This is a mix of returning players, a new captain, and a fresh face, as the West Indies prepare for the T20 World Cup.