Brandon King Named Captain in South Africa Series

New Captain for the West Indies

Brandon King has been appointed as the captain of the West Indies team on an interim basis against South Africa. King's appointment comes on the back of the non-availability of the regulars, Players like Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, and several other players who are still playing in the Indian Premier League(IPL).

Rovman Powell and Shimron Hetmyer are a part of Rajasthan Royals whereas Andre Russell and Sherfane Rutherford play for the Kolkata Knight Riders team. With Royal Challengers Bengaluru also qualifying for the playoffs, Alzarri Joseph too won't be available.

Apart from these 5 players, the West Cricket Board has decided to give some breather to batters Shai Hope and Nicholas Pooran even though their respective teams won't be playing in the playoffs, Meanwhile, fast bowler Shamar Joseph has been picked in the squad, and is set for a Debut after playing just one game for the Lucknow Supergiants, Sherfane Rutherford who is associated with KKR will be added later to the squad in case the Kolkata based franchise fails to make it to the final.

Head Coach Darren Sammy to Cricbuzz

We have not played together as a team since the Australia series, but we just completed a very high-intensity training camp in Antigua, White Ball Head Coach Daren Sammy said. Now we have the chance to integrate some of our players returning from the IPL and build some momentum as a group going into the World Cup.

All-Rounder Roston Chase has been named as the deputy of Brandon King who will lead the West Indies 'A' side with King being in Nepal currently. The 3 games are scheduled to be held at Sabina Park in Jamaica on May 23, 25 and 26.

Squad: Brandon King (C), Roston Chase, Alick Athanaze, Johnson Charles, Andre Fletcher, Mathew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Kyle Mayers, Obed McCoy, Gudakesh Motie, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh