Daren Sammy frustrated as West Indies cricketers remain stranded in India
The West Indies cricket team has been stranded in India for more than four days, prompting head coach Daren Sammy to express his frustration on social media on Thursday.
Shamar Joseph, Evin Lewis return to West Indies squad ahead of T20 World Cup
Fast bowler Joseph has been out of action for the last three months due to a shoulder injury, missing the tours to India and Bangladesh.
Opening batter Lewis, also back from injury according to a CWI release, last played for West Indies in August last year in the ODI series against Pakistan.
Windies skipper Hope will miss the three matches against Afghanistan, from 19-22 January, due to playing commitments in the SA20, alongside Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein and Sherfane Rutherford.
"The opportunity to play competitive matches in subcontinental conditions is ideal, as it assists with our preparations and confidence building ahead of what will be a competitive T20 World Cup," head coach Darren Sammy said.
"It also presents a valuable platform to assess players who missed significant time towards the end of 2025, as well as those stepping into important roles for this series."
The West Indies squad for the T20 World Cup will be announced ahead of a three-match series in South Africa from 27 to 31 January.
West Indies T20 squad: Brandon King (captain), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Johnson Charles, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Shimron Hetmyer, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, Quentin Sampson, Jayden Seales, Ramon Simmonds, Shamar Springer
Shai Hope takes responsibility after West Indies' T20 World Cup elimination
West Indies captain Shai Hope has accepted responsibility after his team were knocked out of the T20 World Cup after going down to co-hosts India at Eden Gardens on Sunday.
Samson's brilliant 97 sends India past West Indies into T20 World Cup semi-finals
Sanju Samson produced a sensational unbeaten 97 to guide India national cricket team into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a dramatic five-wicket victory over the West Indies cricket team in a high-scoring encounter at Eden Gardens on Sunday.
T20 WC: Proteas crush West Indies by nine wickets in thrilling Super Eight clash
South Africa maintained their flawless start to the T20 World Cup Super Eight stage with a commanding nine-wicket victory over the West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday.