West Indies Announce Strong Squad for T20 World Cup 2026; Shai Hope to Lead

• West Indies have named a 15-member squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
• Two-time champions West Indies will be captained by veteran batter Shai Hope, who returns to the squad.
• Hope, with 1403 runs in 58 T20I matches, will lead the team, which also sees the return of Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Sherfane Rutherford, and Romario Shepherd.
• The Windies are in Group C and will face England, Nepal, Italy, and Scotland, with their first match against Scotland on February 7 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
• The squad includes key players like Shimron Hetmyer, Johnson Charles, Akeal Hosein, and Rovman Powell.

Why It Matters: West Indies unveil a formidable squad led by Shai Hope for the T20 World Cup 2026, aiming for a third title.