Alzarri Joseph has been recalled to the West Indies squad for the final three matches of their T20I series against England, replacing Shamar Joseph. Joseph was suspended for two matches after leaving the field without permission during the third ODI against England. Andre Russell has been ruled out of the series with a left ankle sprain, with Shamar Springer coming in as his replacement.
West Indies are 2-0 down in the series heading into the final leg in St Lucia. They need to win the third T20I on Thursday to keep the series alive.
Joseph’s return is a boost for the West Indies, who have struggled with their bowling in the first two matches. They have conceded 159 and 183 runs respectively, losing just five wickets across both fixtures in Barbados.
Springer, who made his T20I debut against Sri Lanka last month, gives West Indies captain Rovman Powell more options to work with.
The loss of Russell is a blow to the West Indies, who are already without several key players, including Kieron Pollard, Jason Holder, and Fabian Allen.
Russell suffered the injury during the first T20I, and his absence will be a major setback for the West Indies. He is one of the most destructive batsmen in the world, and his bowling can also be very effective.
West Indies T20I squad:
* Rovman Powell (capt)
* Roston Chase
* Matthew Forde
* Shimron Hetmyer
* Terrance Hinds
* Shai Hope
* Akeal Hosein
* Alzarri Joseph
* Brandon King
* Evin Lewis
* Gudakesh Motie
* Nicholas Pooran
* Sherfane Rutherford
* Romario Shepherd
* Shamar Springer
