Brandon King will lead the West Indies in the T20I series against South Africa, which goes about as preparation for the World Cup in the absence of any full-time skipper Rovman Powell who stays at the Indian Premier League (IPL) with the Rajasthan Royals.

Brandon King to lead West Indies in the T20I series

Powell is one of a group of players who will miss the three matches on May 23, 25, and 26 because of either not being engaged with the Indian Premier League (IPL) or being rested following the tournament. Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders), Shimron Hetmyer (Rajasthan Royals), Alzarri Joseph (Royal Challengers Bengaluru), and Sherfane Rutherford (KKR) are with groups associated with the knockouts, while Nicholas Pooran and Shai Trust, who included the Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals individually, are refreshed.

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Joseph and Rutherford will be added to the T20I squad on the off chance that their groups don’t arrive at the IPL last. Matthew Forde and Kyle Mayers, who were both near-choices for the T20 World Cup, are among the individuals who will be highlighted against South Africa, with the series likely to affirm who will be the first reserves should an injury strike during the tournament.

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Brandon King had been in line to lead West Indies

Brandon King had been in line to lead the West Indies on the new visit through Nepal before he was ruled out through injury, with Roston Chase taking over. Brandon King had been in line to lead the West Indies in the T20I series against South Africa, which acts as preparation for the T20 World Cup in the absence of full-time captain Rovman Powell, who remains in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Rajasthan Royals.

“These are among the last competitive T20 international matches before the start of the World Cup,” lead selector Desmond Haynes said. “Players have the chance to fine-tune their abilities and guarantee they are really ready for the World Cup, whether they are in the final squad or reserve pool.”

Head coach Daren Sammy said: “We have not played all together since the Australia series; however, we just finished a very high-intensity training camp in Antigua. Presently, we get the opportunity to incorporate some of our players getting back from the IPL and gather some speed as a group going into the World Cup.”

The series could see a T20I debut for quick bowler Shamar Joseph, who has been remembered for the World Cup squad. He showed up in only one during the IPL for LSG. After facing South Africa, West Indies will play Australia in a warm-up match on May 30.

West Indies squad for T20I series versus South Africa

Brandon King (captain), Roston Cjase, Alick Athanaze, Johnson Charles, Andre Fletcher, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Kyle Mayers, Obed McCoy, Gudakesh Motie, Romario Shepherd, and Hayden Walsh

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