Big Names Missing As Windies Name Squads For Sri Lanka

Two squads are en route to Sri Lanka for the West Indies men’s cricket team’s tour of that country, where they will face the hosts in three T20 Internationals and three One-Day Internationals from 10 to 17 October 2024. Both teams, currently in a rebuilding phase, will use this series as preparation for upcoming ICC tournaments. One of the major talking points from the West Indies camp, following the official team announcement, was the notable absence of several key senior players. In-form wicketkeeper-batsman Nicholas Pooran, all-rounder Andre Russell, left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein, and batsman Shimron Hetmyer have all opted out of the tour, citing personal reasons. Veteran Saint Lucian Johnson Charles, also in stellar form, was not selected. It is reported that he is being given time off for health reasons. In their place, a mix of veteran and younger players have been named.  Opening batsman Evin Lewis returns to the T20I squad for the first time since 2022. 2019 Under-19 World Cup-winning all-rounder Shamar Springer has earned a spot in the T20I squad and could make his senior team debut. Aged just 17, exciting batting prospect Jewel Andrew is among those selected for the ODI team.  West Indies white...