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Holder and Russell Return to West Indies T20I Squad for England Series

🏏 West Indies T20I Squad Update – June 2025
🔙 Key Comebacks:
Jason Holder returns after missing the 2024 T20 World Cup due to injury. Last T20I: Feb 2024
Andre Russell is also back. Last played in Nov 2024 vs England, but missed the rest of that series with an ankle injury.
❌ Notable Absence:
Nicholas Pooran has requested rest after his long IPL stint.
He will miss the England series.
📅 Upcoming West Indies T20I Fixtures:
vs England – 3-match T20I series
📍 Begins after the ODI at The Oval on Tuesday
vs Ireland – 3-match T20I series (Tour resumes in Ireland)
➤ Russell and others (players & staff) will be rested for this leg
This marks a strong but slightly rotated West Indies squad, blending experience and IPL-seasoned players with rest management ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
🏏 West Indies Men's T20I Tour – June 2025
📍 Part 1: vs England (3 T20Is)
First series since Shai Hope replaced Rovman Powell as T20I captain
Matches begin after the final ODI at The Oval
🔄 Squad Changes & Notes:
✅ Returns:
Shai Hope – back in the T20I squad and now captain
Andre Russell – returns from injury, available only for England leg
Jason Holder – first T20Is since Feb 2024
Sherfane Rutherford – returns after missing Bangladesh series due to BBL
❌ Excluded/Rested:
Nicholas Pooran – rested after the IPL
Justin Greaves, Shamar Springer, Terrance Hinds – dropped
Brandon King – will play England T20Is only, then granted leave
Roston Chase – available only for England T20Is, returns for Test prep
🆕 First Call-up:
Jyd Goolie – replaces Chase for Ireland T20Is
Former West Indies U-19 player
Earns first senior T20I selection