Overview

• Cricket West Indies confirmed a 16-member squad for the five-match T20I series against Australia running from July 20 to 28 at Sabina Park and Warner Park.
• The selection retains the core group that defeated Ireland and introduces 18-year-old Jewel Andrew and left-arm seamer Jediah Blades as uncapped prospects.
• Shai Hope will lead the side with experienced campaigners including Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein and Rovman Powell reinforcing the team’s cohesion.
• Andre Russell is scheduled to play the first two home matches before retiring from international cricket and will be replaced by Matthew Forde for the final three games.
• The series is designed to help West Indies regain their home T20 form and fine-tune strategic combinations on the road to the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.