The West Indies cricket team will soon tour Bangladesh, where they will play a series of three ODIs and three T20 matches. The West Indies Cricket Board has announced the squads for both formats for this tour.
Sports News: The Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced its ODI and T20 International squads for the Bangladesh tour. The West Indies team will play three ODIs and three T20 matches during this tour. The most notable point is the inclusion of young batsman Akeem Auguste in the ODI squad for the first time, while Shai Hope has been entrusted with the captaincy for both formats.
In this selection, West Indies has maintained a balance between youth and experienced players. This series is also considered crucial for the preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Akeem Auguste Included in ODI Squad for the First Time
Former West Indies U-19 captain Akeem Auguste has been given a spot in the ODI squad for the first time. The 22-year-old left-handed batsman performed brilliantly in domestic cricket and the Caribbean Premier League (CPL 2025). He scored a total of 229 runs in the CPL this year, drawing the attention of selectors with his aggressive batting.
Akeem has played three T20 International matches for West Indies so far, scoring 73 runs. The team management hopes that he will now showcase his talent in the ODI format as well.
Evin Lewis Injured, Khary Pierre Returns
Experienced opener Evin Lewis has been ruled out of this tour. He has not fully recovered from a wrist injury. In his absence, Brandon King and Alick Athanaze might take on the opening responsibilities. Meanwhile, Khary Pierre, who debuted in Test cricket against India, has been included in the T20 squad. The team also features experienced spinners like Gudakesh Motie and Roston Chase, who will strengthen the spin department.
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy stated after the team selection that this tour is part of the preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup. He said, “We are moving towards building the team for the future. Akeem Auguste’s selection is proof that Cricket West Indies is committed to giving opportunities to emerging players at the international level. He is one of those players who has consistently progressed from the U-15 level to the senior level.”
West Indies ODI and T20I Squads
ODI Squad: Shai Hope (Captain), Alick Athanaze, Akeem Auguste, Jedediah Blades, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Aamir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd.
T20 Squad: Shai Hope (Captain), Alick Athanaze, Akeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Aamir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Ramon Symmonds.
Full Series Schedule
- ODI Series (Dhaka)
- First ODI: October 18, 2025
- Second ODI: October 21, 2025
- Third ODI: October 23, 2025
- T20 Series (Chattogram)
- First T20: October 27, 2025
- Second T20: October 29, 2025
- Third T20: October 31, 2025
