West Indies white-ball squads for Bangladesh tour announced; Shai Hope named captain

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has unveiled white-ball squads for the upcoming tour of Bangladesh ahead of the second Test match against India. The Windies will take on Bangladesh in three ODIs and three T20I matches after the conclusion of the ongoing two-game Test series against the Indian team.

It is worth noting that the series between the West Indies and Bangladesh will begin with a three-match ODI series from October 18 to 23, followed by three T20Is from October 27 to 31. The series will help the Caribbean side fine-tune their plans ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup and the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Shai Hope to Lead West Indies in ODIs and T20Is in Bangladesh

Shai Hope will lead the West Indies in ODIs and T20Is for the upcoming Bangladesh tour. Key players such as Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Brandon King, and Jayden Seales have been included in both squads.

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Former U-19 captain Ackeem Auguste has received his maiden ODI call-up, replacing the injured Evin Lewis, who is sidelined with a wrist issue. The 22-year-old top-order batter has already featured in three T20Is, scoring 73 runs at an average of 36.5 and a strike rate of 128.1.

Meanwhile, spinner Khary Pierre, who recently made his Test debut against India, returns to the limited-overs setup. He will join Motie and Roston Chase in the spin attack, while Alick Athanaze also makes his comeback to the squad.

West Indies ODI squad: Shai Hope (c), Alick Athanaze, Ackeem Auguste, Jediah Blades, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd

Ramon Simmonds, Amir Jangoo Included in T20I Squad

Young pacer Ramon Simmonds and wicketkeeper-batter Amir Jangoo have been included in the T20I squad for the three-match series in Chattogram.

Simmonds earned his place after an impressive Caribbean Premier League campaign, where he picked up 13 wickets, along with a strong bowling performance against Nepal. Meanwhile, Jangoo has been selected as the backup wicketkeeping option.

Pacer Shamar Joseph, who was sidelined due to injury during the Test series against India, has been recalled to both the ODI and T20I squads.

Cricket West Indies also arranged a preparatory camp at the Super Kings Academy in Chennai to help players adapt to subcontinental conditions ahead of the Bangladesh series.

West Indies T20I squad: Shai Hope (c), Alick Athanaze, Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Ramon Simmonds

Our Push For Automatic Qualification - Daren Sammy

Head coach Daren Sammy expressed enthusiasm about the team’s selection. He stated that the Bangladesh tour is an important part of their World Cup plans.

“The squad assembled will strive to maintain a winning mentality and strong team cohesion, essential components for long-term success ahead of the (2027) World Cup," Sammy said.

"Facing Bangladesh provides another opportunity to earn crucial points in our push for automatic qualification to the showpiece event.”

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