Andrew, Auguste, Springer recalled for T20I series against Sri Lanka

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Youngsters Jewel Andrew and Ackeem Auguste, along with all-rounder Shamar Springer have been drafted into the West Indies squad for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka, which bowls off on Thursday.

The trio represent the only changes to the 15-member squad that took part in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India earlier this year. They replace Johnson Charles, Quentin Sampson and Jayden Seales.

The 19-year-old Andrew had a commendable showing at the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup in January, where he scored two half centuries and was dismissed in the 40s on two occasions.

He was part of an under-strength West Indies team that lost 2-1 to Nepal last year in their three-match T20I series and has long been earmarked as one of the region’s most promising and exciting batters.

The Antiguan has however, failed to impress so far in the senior side, having scored just 78 runs in five T20Is at an average of 15.60.

Meanwhile, Auguste, 22, has scored 164 runs in nine T20Is at an average of 23.42. He was part of the Windies’ T20I squad that toured New Zealand late in 2025.

Springer could consider himself unlucky not to have been included in the World Cup squad after taking a hat-trick against Afghanistan in his last match for the Windies back in January.

The 28-year-old has a healthy average of 35.50 in T20Is with 71 runs in six matches. He has also taken eight wickets at an economy rate of 8.07.

Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph, who recently returned to the ODI squad following a 10-month layoff, has been rested as part of workload management plans and will continue his training and preparation ahead of the two-match test series being held in Antigua.

Fellow pacer Shamar Joseph, who returned home ahead of the third ODI against the Sri Lankans due to personal reasons, is expected to return ahead of the series on June 9.

Head coach Daren Sammy believes the series offers an excellent opportunity for the players to entertain home supporters while showcasing an exciting brand of cricket.

“This series is an important one for us as it’s our first since the World Cup in India, where the team played with passion, fight and the togetherness that West Indies cricket is built on.

“Our focus now is to build on those foundations, continue growing as a team and make our fans proud with the way we compete against Sri Lanka,” Sammy said.

WEST INDIES T20I SQUAD: Shai Hope (captain), Jewel Andrew, Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer.

Match Schedule

1st T20I: June 11 – Sabina Park, Jamaica

2nd T20I: June 13 – Sabina Park, Jamaica

3rd T20I: June 14 – Sabina Park, Jamaica

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