Amir Jangoo joins West Indies squad for India T20Is
Amir Jangoo joins the West Indies T20I squad as cover for injured Jewel Andrew ahead of the series against India starting in Lucknow.
The West Indies cricket team has bolstered its T20I squad for the upcoming series against India by calling up wicketkeeper-batter Amir Jangoo. The move comes as a precautionary measure following an injury to Jewel Andrew during the recent ODI encounter.
Jewel Andrew's Injury Scare
The injury occurred during the third ODI on Saturday when Andrew attempted to take a catch to dismiss Naman Dhir at the cover position. The impact resulted in a finger injury, forcing the player to undergo hospital scans. While the medical reports have confirmed that there is no fracture, the injury was significant enough that Andrew did not get a chance to bat during the West Indies' successful run chase.
The West Indies medical team is currently monitoring Andrew's progress. Although he has not been officially ruled out of the upcoming T20I series, Jangoo has been brought in to ensure the squad remains prepared for the high-stakes matches.
The Rise of Amir Jangoo
Jangoo enters this T20I setup riding a wave of incredible momentum. While he has appeared in seven T20Is since his international debut in December 2024, it was his spectacular performance in the recent ODI series against India that truly put him on the map.
His recent ODI statistics are nothing short of remarkable:
- First ODI: An unbeaten 58.
- Second ODI: A brilliant 114.
- Third ODI: A solid 67.
With a total of 239 runs in the series, Jangoo emerged as the third-highest run-scorer across both teams, trailing only India's captain Shubman Gill and West Indies skipper Shai Hope. In the T20 format, he holds an aggregate of 163 runs from seven matches with a strike rate of 120.74.
West Indies T20I Squad for India Series
The inclusion of Jangoo provides the West Indies with vital depth in both wicketkeeping and batting departments as they prepare for the five-match T20I series. The opening clash is set to take place in Lucknow this Tuesday.
The updated West Indies T20I squad is as follows:
- Shai Hope (c)
- Roston Chase
- Matthew Forde
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Akeal Hosein
- Amir Jangoo
- Shamar Joseph
- Gudakesh Motie
- Keemo Paul
- Kamil Pooran
- Rovman Powell
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Quentin Sampson
- Romario Shepherd
- Shamar Springer