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Amir Jangoo Replaces Injured Jewel Andrew in West Indies T20I Squad: Major news has emerged regarding the West Indies cricket team just ahead of their upcoming five-match T20I series against India (West Indies tour of India, 2026). Cricket West Indies (CWI) has added the in-form wicketkeeper-batter Amir Jangoo to the T20I squad as injury cover. This decision was taken as a precautionary measure following a finger injury sustained by young wicketkeeper Jewel Andrew.
Jewel Andrew Injury Update: Scan Reports Clear Fracture, Status Uncertain
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19-year-old Jewel Andrew was injured during the third ODI match played on Saturday, October 3. He hurt his finger while taking a catch of Naman Dhir inside the 30-yard circle.
- Relief for West Indies: Hospital scans confirmed there was no fracture, bringing relief to the West Indies camp.
- Current Status: Although there is no fracture, Andrew could not continue in that match and did not come out to bat during the team's successful run-chase. The medical staff is continuously monitoring him, and he has not been officially ruled out of the series.
Amir Jangoo Called Up: Exceptional Form in CPL 2026 & India ODI Series
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Given the uncertainty regarding Andrew's availability, the team management has immediately added 29-year-old Amir Jangoo to the squad as a backup. The recent performances of this left-handed batter from Trinidad have been outstanding:
- CPL 2026 Title Win: Jangoo played a pivotal role in helping the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons become the CPL 2026 champions. He led the team to the championship title by scoring an unbeaten 57 off just 34 balls in the final match against the Jamaica Kingsmen.
- Runs Galore Against India in ODIs: Jangu continued his excellent form in the recently concluded three-match ODI series against India. He scored a total of 239 runs in the series with innings of 58*, 114, and 67 finishing as the third-highest run-scorer.
India vs West Indies T20I Series Full Schedule & Venues
An exciting 5-match T20I series between India and the West Indies is set to begin on October 6.
| Match | Date | Venue / City |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | October 6 | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow |
| 2nd T20I | October 9 | JSCA Stadium, Ranchi |
| 3rd T20I | October 11 | Holkar Stadium, Indore |
| 4th T20I | October 14 | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad |
| 5th T20I | October 17 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
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