Russell’s last time playing for the West Indies was in 2021 at the T20 World Cup in the UAE and Oman. Known for his T20 expertise, Russell has an impressive record, scoring nearly 8000 runs at a striking rate of 167 and taking over 400 wickets in T20 matches. Matthew Forde earns his spot in the squad after standing out in recent ODI series against England, and Sherfane Rutherford gets a call-up to highlight the team’s focus on emerging talent. Spinner Gudakesh Motie returns after recovering from an injury during the India Series.

These additions bring depth and dynamism to the West Indies squad as they prepare to face England in the upcoming T20I series. The West Indies won a 3-2 T20I series against India in August, but for the England series, players like Johnson Charles, Obed McCoy, Odean Smith, and Oshane Thomas, who played in the successful series, are left out.

Shai Hope is named vice-captain of the T20I team under captain Rovman Powell, adding to his role as captain of the West Indies ODI team. Adjustments to the squad may happen before the fourth and fifth T20Is in Trinidad on December 19 and 21.

West Indies Squad:

Rovman Powell (Captain),Shai Hope (Vice-Captain),Jason Holder,Shimron Hetmyer,Kyle Mayers,Romario Shepherd,Brandon King,Brandon Kingn,Matthew Forde,Roston Chase,Akeal Hosein,Alzarri Joseph,Gudakesh Motie,Sherfane Rutherford,Andre Russell.

West Indies vs. England T20I Series Schedule:

1st T20I: December 12, Kensington Oval, Barbados
2nd T20I: December 14, National Stadium, Grenada
3rd T20I: December 16, National Stadium, Grenada
4th T20I: December 19, Brian Lara Academy, Trinidad
5th T20I: December 21, Brian Lara Academy, Trinidad