Thu Nov 14 23:55:24 UTC 2024: ## West Indies Lose Russell to Ankle Injury, Face Must-Win T20I Against England
**St. Johns, Antigua** – West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has been ruled out of the remaining three T20I matches against England due to a left ankle sprain sustained during the series opener. The news comes as a major blow to the West Indies, who are already trailing 0-2 in the five-match series.
Russell’s absence opens the door for all-rounder Shamar Springer, who has just returned from a two-game T20I series against Sri Lanka. Springer replaces Russell in the squad.
Meanwhile, Alzarri Joseph, having completed his two-match suspension for leaving the field without permission during the third ODI against England, will rejoin the squad in Saint Lucia.
West Indies face a must-win situation in the third T20I, scheduled for Thursday in St. Lucia. A win would keep their hopes of a series comeback alive.
The remaining T20I series will be played in St. Lucia, with the third match taking place on Thursday.
**West Indies T20I squad:** Rovman Powell (c), Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Terrance Hinds, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer.
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