Alzarri Joseph has been reinstated to the West Indies squad for the remaining three matches of their T20I series against England after serving a two-match suspension. Joseph was banned by Cricket West Indies for leaving the field without permission during the third ODI against England in October. His return comes as a crucial reinforcement for the West Indies, who are trailing 2-0 in the series.
However, the West Indies will be without star allrounder Andre Russell, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the series due to a left ankle sprain. Russell was injured during the first T20I and has not recovered in time to feature in the remaining matches.
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To replace Russell, seam-bowling allrounder Shamar Springer has been added to the squad. Springer, who made his T20I debut against Sri Lanka in October, brings added depth to the West Indies’ bowling attack.
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The West Indies are under pressure after England successfully chased down targets of 159 and 183 in the first two T20Is. With the third match set for Thursday in St Lucia, the hosts must win to keep their hopes of a series comeback alive.
West Indies Squad for the Last Three T20Is
– Rovman Powell (captain)
– Roston Chase
– Matthew Forde
– Shimron Hetmyer
– Terrance Hinds
– Shai Hope
– Akeal Hosein
– Alzarri Joseph
– Brandon King
– Evin Lewis
– Gudakesh Motie
– Nicholas Pooran
– Sherfane Rutherford
– Romario Shepherd
– Shamar Springer
The third T20I between the West Indies and England will be held in St Lucia on Thursday, with the series now at a critical juncture for the hosts.
