Holder, Russell Return for Windies T20 England Series

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced squads for upcoming T20 International series against England (June 6-10) and Ireland, with Shai Hope making his debut as T20 captain. Jason Holder and Andre Russell return for the England series, but Russell will only feature in that leg due to injury management. Nicholas Pooran will miss both series after requesting rest following a demanding IPL season. Roston Chase will play the England T20s before leaving to prepare for the Test series against Australia, while Brandon King will miss only the Ireland leg, replaced by Keacy Carty, and Jyd Goolie earns his first senior call-up as Chase's replacement for Ireland. Head coach Daren Sammy and assistants will focus on Test preparations after the England T20s, with Rayon Griffith taking charge for the Ireland series. These squad and coaching changes reflect West Indies' strategic planning for the 2025-2027 World Test Championship cycle.