{"id":104155,"date":"2026-01-27T01:32:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T01:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/west-indies-unveil-15-man-squad-for-icc-t20-world-cup-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T01:32:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T01:32:13","slug":"west-indies-unveil-15-man-squad-for-icc-t20-world-cup-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/west-indies-unveil-15-man-squad-for-icc-t20-world-cup-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"West Indies unveil 15-man squad for ICC T20 World Cup 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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KARACHI: Cricket West Indies have announced a 15-member squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held from February 7 to March 8 under the joint hosting of India and Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n

Wicketkeeper-batter Shai Hope has been named captain of the two-time world champion side. Hope makes his return to the squad after missing the three-match T20 series against Afghanistan in Dubai, which West Indies lost 2\u20131.<\/p>\n

The squad also includes experienced campaigners Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Sherfane Rutherford, and Romario Shepherd, strengthening the team with both all-round and power-hitting options.<\/p>\n

Placed in Group C, West Indies will begin their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on February 7 against Scotland at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata.<\/p>\n

Following the opening match, the Caribbean side will travel to Mumbai, where they will face England on February 11 and Nepal on February 15. Their final group-stage fixture is scheduled against Italy on February 19 in Kolkata.<\/p>\n

The West Indies team will be aiming to reclaim past glory as they enter the tournament with a balanced mix of experience and emerging talent.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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