West Indies National Cricket Team: The West Indies on Monday announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Shai Hope returning to lead the two-time champions. The squad features a blend of explosive batters, all-rounders and pace-bowling options. Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Sherfane Rutherford and Romario Shepherd are also back after missing the recent T20I series against Afghanistan, which West Indies lost 2-1.
The team will play a warm-up match against South Africa ahead of the tournament.
West Indies Squad: Shai Hope (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd.
West Indies are placed in Group C alongside England, Nepal, Italy and Scotland. They will open their campaign against Scotland on February 7 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.