West Indies has announced their 15-man squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup, with Shimron Hetmyer making a comeback after missing his flight to the 2022 tournament. The squad also includes surprise inclusion Shamar Joseph, a fast bowler who has played only three T20 matches and has yet to make his international debut in the format.
In preparation for the tournament, West Indies has been training hard and is looking to make an impact on the global stage. Head coach Daren Sammy confirmed that Sunil Narine, despite his outstanding form in the IPL, remains retired from internationals. Sammy also mentioned requesting the BCCI to release West Indies players from the ongoing IPL as soon as possible.
West Indies will be in Group C alongside teams like Papua New Guinea, Uganda, New Zealand, and Afghanistan. Their first two matches are scheduled to be held in Providence, Guyana, against PNG and Uganda, followed by a match against New Zealand at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad. Their final group game will be against Afghanistan in St Lucia.
The team is gearing up for the tournament and looking forward to making history on the international stage. With Rovman Powell leading as captain and Alzarri Joseph as vice-captain, they are confident that they have what it takes to win it all.
