Shai Hope to Lead West Indies in T20 World Cup 2026; Evin Lewis Dropped

• Wicketkeeper-batter Shai Hope has been named captain of the West Indies squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
• The 15-member squad was announced by the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) on January 26, 2026, for the tournament to be held in India and Sri Lanka.
• Notable inclusions are Jason Holder, Rovman Powell, and Quentin Sampson, while former MI opener Evin Lewis was surprisingly dropped due to poor performance.
• Nicholas Pooran and Andre Russell, who retired from T20Is last year, were not considered for selection.
• West Indies are in Group C with England, Scotland, Italy, and Nepal, playing matches in Kolkata and Mumbai, including against England on February 11 in Mumbai and Italy at Eden Gardens on February 19.

Why It Matters: Shai Hope will captain West Indies in the T20 World Cup 2026, with Evin Lewis excluded from the squad.