Kamil Pooran earns first T20I call-up for West Indies tour of India
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 6:43 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Kamil Pooran has received his first T20I call-up for the West Indies' upcoming tour of India, scheduled to begin on September 27. Shimron Hetmyer will miss the ODI matches of the tour but is set to return for the T20Is. Jason Holder has been rested for the tour, marking a significant change in the team's lineup as they prepare for this international series.
- •Kamil Pooran gets maiden T20I call-up for West Indies.
- •Tour of India starts on September 27.
- •Shimron Hetmyer will miss ODIs but join T20 squad.
- •Jason Holder rested for the tour.
- 6:43 AMYahoo Sports — West Indies announce squads for India tour: John Campbell returns, Kamil Pooran earns maiden T20I call-up
- 6:34 PMESPNcricinfo — Kamil Pooran earns maiden T20I call-up for WI tour of India; Holder rested
"West Indies have recalled John Campbell for their ODI series against India, while Kamil Pooran earned his maiden T20I call-up after an impressive recent run. Shimron Hetmyer returns for the T20Is, with Jason Holder rested. The eight-match India tour will help West Indies prepare for the 2027 World Cup and build a strong core ahead of the next T20 World Cup.
"Shimron Hetmyer will miss the ODI leg of the tour, which starts on September 27, but will link back up for the T20Is
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 6:43 AMWest Indies announce squads for India tour: John Campbell returns, Kamil Pooran earns maiden T20I call-up
West Indies have recalled John Campbell for their ODI series against India, while Kamil Pooran earned his maiden T20I call-up after an impressive recent run. Shimron Hetmyer returns for the T20Is, with Jason Holder rested. The eight-match India tour will help West Indies prepare for the 2027 World Cup and build a strong core ahead of the next T20 World Cup.
- ESPNcricinfoSep 19, 2026, 6:34 PMKamil Pooran earns maiden T20I call-up for WI tour of India; Holder rested
Shimron Hetmyer will miss the ODI leg of the tour, which starts on September 27, but will link back up for the T20Is
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