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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 Sampson: 241 runs @151.57 SR in CPL 2025
- 2🏆 King captains; Hope, Chase, Hosein, Rutherford absent
- 3💡 Shamar Joseph, Evin Lewis back from injuries
- 4🔮 Alzarri Joseph rested; Dubai T20Is Jan 19-22
"Brandon King is set to captain the side in the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan while Quentin Sampson has earned his maiden international call-up"
West Indies have unveiled a 16-man squad for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in Dubai from January 19-22, with Brandon King captaining in place of Shai Hope. Hope, Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein, and Sherfane Rutherford sit out due to SA20 duties.
Sampson's Maiden Call-Up
Quentin Sampson, the 25-year-old Guyana Amazon Warriors batter, earns his first international cap after a stellar CPL 2025 – 241 runs in nine games at a blistering 151.57 strike rate. Shamar Joseph and Evin Lewis return post-injury recoveries, while Alzarri Joseph sits out as a precaution despite rehab progress on his back issue.
This series tests King's leadership amid absences, blending youth like Sampson with experience. Cricket West Indies prioritizes caution, eyeing future firepower. As SA20 stars shine elsewhere, the Windies aim to hit top gear in Dubai.
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