West Indies Announces squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The West Indies have announced their squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The selection reflects a blend of experience, power-hitting, and bowling depth. Selectors have focused on proven T20 performers and flexible all-round options.
Shai Hope named Captain
Shai Hope has been named captain for the marquee tournament. Hope has scored over 1,600 T20I runs at an average close to 27. His recent strike-rate improvement strengthened his leadership claim. Veteran all-rounder Jason Holder remains central to the setup. Holder has taken more than 70 T20I wickets at an economy under 8.0. He has also scored 500-plus T20I runs, adding lower-order stability.
Rovman Powell provides middle-order muscle and experience. Powell owns a T20I strike rate above 135 with several match-winning knocks. Shimron Hetmyer adds left-handed firepower in the death overs. Hetmyer averages over 25 in T20Is with a strike rate near 145. The top order looks aggressive and settled. Brandon King averages above 30 in T20Is with a strike rate over 140. Johnson Charles brings powerplay impact with multiple T20I fifties.
Sherfane Rutherford strengthens the finishing department. He strikes above 145 in T20 cricket and targets shorter boundaries. The bowling unit looks well balanced. Left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein has claimed 60-plus T20I wickets. His economy rate remains under 6.7, among the best globally. Roston Chase and Gudakesh Motie add control and variation. Both average under 25 with the ball in T20Is.
The pace attack packs serious speed. Alzarri Joseph has taken 50-plus T20I wickets at a high pace. Jayden Seales, Matthew Forde, and Shamar Joseph add depth. All-round strength boosts flexibility. Romario Shepherd owns a T20I strike rate above 150. Quinton Samson offers balance across departments. West Indies will aim to reclaim T20 dominance in 2026.
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West Indies squad for T20 World Cup 2026:
Shai Hope (c), Jason Holder, Rovman Powell, Johnson Charles, Akeal Hosein, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Shamar Joseph, Quinton Samson, Matthew Forde, Brandon King, Jayden Seales, Shimron Hetmyer, Gudakesh Motie, and Romario Shepherd.