West Indies Announce ODI Squad vs Ireland: Shai Hope Leads, Brandon King and Evin Lewis Retained

West Indies has announced its squad to face Ireland in a three-match ODI series. This will be their first major series since their victory against Bangladesh, and they will later go on to face England in another three-match ODI series with the same squad. Their Ireland tour will take place from May 29 to June 3, 2025.

Darren Sammy announced the squad at an official press conference, emphasizing that his team has performed well in the past, having defeated Bangladesh and England in home series. He sees this new squad as an opportunity to build towards the 2027 World Cup. 

"These matches are a critical component in preparation for the 2027 World Cup, and there are signs of the team establishing consistency following our series sweep against Bangladesh and the win over England last year," Sammy stated.

Shai Hope to Lead

Shai Hope will lead the team, and the West Indies have retained their consistent performers, including Brandon King and Evin Lewis, in the batting order. Nineteen-year-old Jewel Andrew, who had an outstanding Under-19 World Cup campaign, averaging over 70 throughout the tournament, has received his first call-up to the ODI team. 

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In the bowling department, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales, and Romario Shepherd are expected to form the core of the bowling lineup. 

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Ravi Rampaul joins the team

There has also been a change in the coaching staff. Ravi Rampaul has been appointed as the bowling coach, replacing James Franklin. Rampaul is an experienced campaigner with over 117 ODI wickets in his career and has been a star bowler for the West Indies for over a decade. He will be joining his former teammate Darren Sammy. Additionally, former Ireland captain Kevin O’Brien has been appointed as a mentor for this European tour, assisting the team with assessing conditions during their matches.

West Indies Squad to face Ireland and England

Shai Hope (c), Jewel Andrew, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd