Thu Dec 12 18:03:22 UTC 2024: ## West Indies Announces Squad for Bangladesh T20I Series, Welcomes New Talent
**ST. JOHN’S, Antigua –** Cricket West Indies (CWI) has unveiled its squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Bangladesh, set to take place from December 15th to 19th at Arnos Vale Stadium in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. This final home series of the year sees the welcome return of veteran Johnson Charles from injury and the exciting debut of Keacy Carty, whose impressive Caribbean Premier League performance earned him a spot in the middle order.
Rovman Powell will captain the side, with Brandon King as his deputy. Head Coach Daren Sammy highlighted the significance of Carty’s inclusion, noting the importance of batting depth for a strong showing against Bangladesh. Sammy emphasized the squad’s focus on building towards the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.
The series will be missing several key players due to Big Bash League commitments. Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford will be absent for the entire series, while Akeal Hosein will miss the final match. Jayden Seales will replace Hosein for the final game.
Sammy expressed his eagerness to end the year on a high note, especially for the fans in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The series promises an exciting clash between two competitive teams.
**(Note: The match schedule was omitted from the original prompt and therefore cannot be included in this news article.)**
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