Recently a two match test series was played between West Indies and South Africa. South Africa won this two match test series 1-0. Now after the test series, a three match T20 series is to be played between these two teams. West Indies has announced its team for the upcoming T20 series.

Andre Russell and Jason Holder have been rested in the West Indies team. Let us tell you, Andre Russell was included in the West Indies team for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, although the host could not make it to the semi-finals of this important tournament. After the end of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Andre Russell was seen playing in The Hundred Men 2024 tournament. In this important tournament, the experienced all-rounder was seen performing brilliantly for London Spirit.

Cricket West Indies has announced its 15-member squad for the three-match T20 series against South Africa. Apart from Andre Russell, Jason Holder has also been rested for the upcoming series. Jason Holder has played five consecutive Test matches for his country.

Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe said, ‘Andre Russell has asked us for some time to rest and we would also like to give rest to Jason Holder who has played five consecutive Tests against England and South Africa. During this period, both of them will be monitored by the CWI science and medical team.’

Alzari Joseph was also given rest

West Indies’ brilliant fast bowler Alzari Joseph has also been rested for the upcoming T20 series. West Indies captaincy has been handed over to Rovman Powell while Roston Chase has been appointed vice-captain.

The team’s head coach Darren Sammy said, ‘It is always a big deal to perform against a strong team like South Africa. We would definitely like to win the upcoming T20 series. West Indies’ performance in white ball cricket has always been very good and all the players have a hunger for victory. There is a lot of confidence in this team and their eyes are on the T20 World Cup 2026.’

Here is the West Indies squad for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa:

Rovman Powell (captain), Roston Chase (vice-captain), Alick Athanaze, Fabian Allen, Johnson Charles, Matthew Ford, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Akeel Hossain, Shamar Joseph, Obed McCoy, Gudakesh Moti, Nicholas Pooran, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd.