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Amir Jangoo Joins West Indies T20I Squad as Cover for Injured Jewel Andrew
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News18•05-10-2026, 12:55
Amir Jangoo Joins West Indies T20I Squad as Cover for Injured Jewel Andrew
- •Amir Jangoo has been added to the West Indies T20I squad for the five-match series against India as a cover for the injured Jewel Andrew.
- •Jewel Andrew sustained a finger injury during the third ODI against India while attempting a catch and is currently being monitored by the medical team.
- •Jangoo, 29, has played seven T20Is for West Indies, scoring 163 runs with an average of 32.60 and a strike rate of 120.74.
- •He recently scored 57 runs off 34 balls as a No. 3 batter for Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the Caribbean Premier League 2026 final.
- •Jangoo had previously scored a century in the second ODI and 67 runs in the third ODI against India.
Key Questions Answered
Amir Jangoo was added to the squad as a cover for wicketkeeper Jewel Andrew, who sustained a finger injury while attempting to catch a ball during the third ODI against India on October 3.
No, Jewel Andrew visited a local hospital for scans and was cleared of any fracture, though he remains monitored and assessed by the medical team.
Amir Jangoo has played seven T20I matches for the West Indies, scoring 163 runs across seven innings with a batting average of 32.60 and a strike rate of 120.74.
