West Indies Rest Jason Holder and Andre Russell for T20 Series Against South Africa
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced a 15-member squad to face South Africa in three T20 internationals in Trinidad and Tobago, with veteran all-rounders Jason Holder and Andre Russell resting for the series.
Squad Selection
While Rovman Powell was expected to be retained as captain, neither Holder nor Russell was named. Miles Bascombe, Director of Cricket at CWI, said a decision was taken to rest both players.
"Andre Russell requested a rest and recovery, as did Jason Holder, who played five back-to-back tests against England and South Africa," Bascombe revealed.
West Indies’ Performance
The West Indies have won four of their last five T20 series, and head coach Daren Sammy expected the team to do well.
"Facing a strong South African side is an excellent opportunity for our team to reset and refocus on our game plan. We have played them recently and had mixed results, so this should be an exciting and essential series," Sammy said.
Changes to T20 World Cup Squad
The West Indies have made three changes to their T20 World Cup squad. Left-arm spinner Fabian Allen, fast bowler Matthew Forde, and stylish batsman Alick Athanaze, who also participated in the just concluded Test series, have all been added.
Opener Brandon King, who was injured in the T20 World Cup, is also absent from the squad, along with pacer Alzarri Joseph, who was rested for the two-match Test series.
Roston Chase has been named as vice-captain for the series.
Match Schedule
August 23 – 1st T20I, West Indies v South Africa at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy.
August 25 – 2nd T20I West Indies v South Africa at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy.
August 27 – 3rd T20I West Indies v South Africa at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy.
FAQs
Q: Why did Jason Holder and Andre Russell rest for the series?
A: Holder and Russell requested a rest and recovery.
Q: Who has been named as vice-captain for the series?
A: Roston Chase has been named as vice-captain for the series.
Q: Who are the new additions to the T20 World Cup squad?
A: Left-arm spinner Fabian Allen, fast bowler Matthew Forde, and stylish batsman Alick Athanaze have been added to the squad.
Q: Who are the players absent from the squad?
A: Opener Brandon King, who was injured in the T20 World Cup, and pacer Alzarri Joseph, who was rested for the two-match Test series, are absent from the squad.
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