The CWI (Cricket West Indies) has announced a 15-men squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against South Africa, starting from August 23.

West Indies made three changes to their squad that played the home ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. All-rounder Fabien Allen, pacer Matthew Forde, and batter Alick Athanaze come to the squad this time around. While pace bowling all-rounders Andre Russell and Jason Holder have been rested.

Director of Cricket, Miles Bascombe confirmed that Russell and Holder have been rested for a recovery period.

"Andre Russell requested a period of rest and recovery as well as Jason Holder who played five back-to-back five Tests against England and South Africa. During this period, they will work closely with the CWI science and medicine team," stated Miles Bascombe (via Cricket West Indies).

Head coach Daren Sammy also had his say on the T20I series :

"Facing a strong South Africa side is an excellent opportunity for our team to reset and refocus with our game plan. We have played them recently and had mixed results, so this should be an exciting and important series. I’m confident in the squad we’ve selected, and with eyes already on the next T20 World Cup in 2026, I know the guys will be keen to show their hunger for success."

West Indies squad Vs South Africa T20I series :
Rovman Powell (C), Roston Chase (VC), Alick Athanaze, Johnson Charles, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Fabian Allen, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Obed Mccoy, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd.

West Indies had won four of their last five bilateral T20Is series heading into the home T20 World Cup 2024. But a defeat to the Proteas in their final Super Eight game tarnished their dreams and eliminated them from the tournament.