Springer replaces injured Russell in Windies squad for final leg of England T20Is in Saint Lucia; returning Alzarri Joseph replaces Shamar Joseph

by · SportsMax

All-rounder Shamar Springer and pacer Alzarri Joseph have been drafted into the West Indies T20I squad ahead of the crucial St. Lucia leg of their “Rivalry” series against England, CWI announced on Tuesday.

Springer replaces Andre Russell who has been ruled out due to a left ankle sprain sustained during the opening T20I at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday.

The 26-year-old Bajan recently made his international debut during the West Indies tour of Sri Lanka in October.

The other change sees Alzarri Joseph, having completed his two-match suspension, rejoin the squad in Saint Lucia, replacing Shamar Joseph.

The West Indies currently trail the five-match series 0-2.

The squad for the final three games is as follows:

  1. Rovman Powell (Captain)
  2. Roston Chase
  3. Matthew Forde
  4. Shimron Hetmyer
  5. Terrance Hinds
  6. Shai Hope
  7. Akeal Hosein
  8. Alzarri Joseph
  9. Brandon King
  10. Evin Lewis
  11. Gudakesh Motie
  12. Nicholas Pooran
  13. Sherfane Rutherford
  14. Romario Shepherd
  15. Shamar Springer

 Remaining Schedule of West Indies vs England T20I Series:

3rd T20 International: 14 November 2024- Daren Sammy Stadium, Saint Lucia

4th T20 International: 16 November 2024- Daren Sammy Stadium, Saint Lucia

5th T20 International: 17 November 2024- Daren Sammy Stadium, Saint Lucia