West Indies Announce 16-Man Squad for Afghanistan T20Is; Brandon King to Lead

• West Indies announced a 16-player squad for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in UAE.
• Brandon King will captain the squad in the absence of regular skipper Shai Hope and other key players due to SA20 commitments.
• Shamar Joseph and Evin Lewis return after recovering from injuries, while Quentin Sampson receives his first international call-up.
• Alzarri Joseph is still under observation and not included as a precaution, while Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, and Romario Shepherd are rested.
• The series serves as crucial preparation for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with the final squad to be announced before the South Africa series.

Why It Matters: West Indies unveil a new-look squad led by Brandon King for Afghanistan T20Is, focusing on World Cup prep.