West Indies squad for T20 World Cup 2026: Shai Hope leads largely experienced side; Lewis overlooked
The West Indies announced their squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 on Monday, with Shai Hope leading an experienced side to the tournament beginning on February 7, 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.
The side wears a different look from the second-string side that recently played a T20I series against Afghanistan in the UAE, with only a handful of players retaining their place. Johnson Charles, Shimron Hetmyer and Brandon King are the only batters who find a spot. The pace battery remains largely the same.
The side is brimming with players who have made their name in franchise cricket, participating regularly across multiple leagues.
Veteran opener Evin Lewis, who had a disappointing outing in his two appearances against the Afghan Atalan, does not feature.
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
Published on Jan 26, 2026
