West Indies name T20 squads for England and Ireland series as Shai Hope begins captaincy era

Jason Holder and Andre Russell return for England leg; Jyd Goolie earns first senior call-up; Nicholas Pooran rested after IPL

West Indies cricket players in maroon and yellow kits celebrating a wicket with high-fives during a T20 match.

Photo Credit: Cricket West Indies

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced its squads for the upcoming T20I series against England and Ireland, set to run from June 6–15. The matches mark the beginning of a new leadership era with Shai Hope captaining the T20 side for the first time.

The squad features the return of Jason Holder to the T20 format after last appearing in February 2024. Andre Russell, returning from injury, will be available for the England leg only. Nicholas Pooran has been rested following a busy IPL campaign, while Roston Chase will depart after the England series to join the West Indies Test camp ahead of the Sir Frank Worrell Trophy against Australia.

Exciting new addition Jyd Goolie earns his first senior call-up for the Ireland leg, while in-form batter Keacy Carty replaces Brandon King, who has been granted leave.

West Indies T20I Squad vs England (June 6–10)

  • Shai Hope (Captain)
  • Brandon King (Vice Captain)
  • Andre Russell
  • Jason Holder
  • Shimron Hetmyer
  • Johnson Charles
  • Roston Chase
  • Matthew Forde
  • Akeal Hosein
  • Alzarri Joseph
  • Evin Lewis
  • Gudakesh Motie
  • Rovman Powell
  • Sherfane Rutherford
  • Romario Shepherd

West Indies T20I Squad vs Ireland (June 12–15)

  • Shai Hope (Captain)
  • Sherfane Rutherford (Vice Captain)
  • Keacy Carty
  • Jyd Goolie
  • Jason Holder
  • Shimron Hetmyer
  • Johnson Charles
  • Matthew Forde
  • Akeal Hosein
  • Alzarri Joseph
  • Evin Lewis
  • Gudakesh Motie
  • Rovman Powell
  • Romario Shepherd

Coaching Staff for Ireland Series

  • Lead Coach: Rayon Griffith
  • Assistant Coach: Donovan Miller
  • Manager: Rawl Lewis
  • Physiotherapist: Dr. Denis Byam
  • Strength & Conditioning Coach: Ronald Rogers
  • Massage Therapist: Fitzbert Alleyne
  • Analyst: Avenesh Seetaram
  • Media & Content Officer: Jerome Foster

T20I Match Schedule

West Indies vs England

  • 6 June 2025 – 1st T20I, Chester-Le-Street, Durham
  • 8 June 2025 – 2nd T20I, Bristol
  • 10 June 2025 – 3rd T20I, Southampton

West Indies vs Ireland

  • 12 June 2025 – 1st T20I, Bready
  • 14 June 2025 – 2nd T20I, Bready
  • 15 June 2025 – 3rd T20I, Bready

This series will also serve as a strategic opportunity for Head Coach Daren Sammy and his staff to transition into the red-ball format. Sammy, Floyd Reifer, and Ravi Rampaul will leave after the England matches to prepare for the upcoming Test series against Australia, which marks the start of the 2025–2027 World Test Championship cycle.

With the blend of experienced internationals and emerging talent like Goolie and Carty, West Indies fans can look forward to an exciting start to the summer T20 calendar.