West Indies Names Squad for T20I Series vs South Africa

The West Indies cricket team will face South Africa in a three-match T20I series starting August 24, but will be without veteran all-rounders Andre Russell and Jason Holder, who are resting for recovery. Rovman Powell will lead the squad, which has seen notable inclusions like Alick Athanaze and Matthew Forde, while Brandon King is sidelined due to injury. The team aims to build on their recent success in T20Is, having won four of their last five bilateral series, despite a disappointing performance in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe expressed confidence in the squad and emphasized the importance of this series as a chance to reset and refocus ahead of the next T20 World Cup in 2026. The series comes on the heels of a 1-0 Test series loss to South Africa, making this a critical opportunity for the West Indies to regain momentum in the shorter format.