West Indies add Amir Jangoo to T20I squad as cover for injured Jewel Andrew
Synopsis
West Indies have called up Amir Jangoo as wicketkeeping cover after Jewel Andrew sustained a finger injury completing a catch in the third ODI. Jangoo arrives in exceptional batting form — 239 ODI runs in the series, third only to Gill and Hope — but the squad change casts doubt over Andrew's availability as the T20I leg opens in Lucknow on Tuesday.
Key Takeaways
Amir Jangoo has been added to the West Indies T20I squad as cover for injured wicketkeeper-batter Jewel Andrew .
Andrew hurt his finger completing the catch of Naman Dhir in the 36th over of India's innings during the third ODI at New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh .
Andrew is still being monitored by the medical team; his T20I availability is uncertain.
Jangoo, 29 , has played 7 T20Is for West Indies since his debut in December 2024 , scoring 163 runs at a strike rate of 120.74 .
In the ODI series, Jangoo scored 239 runs — including a century of 114 — finishing third among all run-scorers behind Shubman Gill (334) and Shai Hope (278) .
The first India vs West Indies T20I takes place in Lucknow on Tuesday .
The West Indies have bolstered their squad for the upcoming T20I series against India, calling up wicketkeeper-batter Amir Jangoo as cover for Jewel Andrew, who sustained a finger injury during the third ODI at the New PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh on Saturday, 4 October 2026. Andrew's availability for the T20I leg of the tour remains uncertain, with Cricket West Indies confirming he is still being monitored by the medical team.
How Andrew Was Injured
Andrew suffered the blow on the final delivery of the 36th over of India's innings. Batting all-rounder Naman Dhir chipped a well-flighted delivery from West Indies left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie toward cover, where Andrew completed the catch — only to sustain a severe impact to his finger in the process. He was immediately withdrawn from the field for assessment and was subsequently taken to hospital for an X-ray.
The injury had an immediate impact on the West Indies XI: Andrew could not open the batting during the chase of 352, with captain Shai Hope replacing John Campbell at the top of the order in his absence.
What Cricket West Indies Said
In an official statement, Cricket West Indies said: 'Amir Jangoo has been added to the squad as cover for the wicketkeeping position following the finger injury sustained by Jewel Andrew during Saturday's third ODI. Andrew is still being monitored and assessed by the medical team.'
Who Is Amir Jangoo
The 29-year-old Jangoo has represented the West Indies in seven T20Is since making his international debut in December 2024, accumulating 163 runs at a strike rate of 120.74 — a record described as middling at international level. However, he enters the T20I bubble in strong touch: across the ODI series against India, Jangoo scored 58 not out, 114, and 67, finishing with 239 runs — third on the overall run-scorers' list, behind only Shubman Gill (334) and Shai Hope (278).
T20I Series Schedule
The first of the India vs West Indies T20Is is scheduled to be played in Lucknow on Tuesday. Notably, Jangoo's late addition means West Indies head into the format switch with a question mark over their first-choice wicketkeeper-batter, placing greater emphasis on the squad's depth. Whether Andrew recovers in time for the opening T20I will be a key watch for both camps.
Point of View
114, and 67 suggest a batter in the form of his life, and his inclusion could turn an injury cover call into a genuine selection headache. The broader concern for West Indies, however, is structural: their wicketkeeping depth remains thin, and a serious Andrew setback would leave Jangoo as the first-choice glover heading into a high-visibility bilateral series in Indian conditions — a significant test for a player with just seven T20Is to his name.
NationPress
5 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has Amir Jangoo been added to the West Indies T20I squad?
Amir Jangoo has been called up as wicketkeeping cover after Jewel Andrew sustained a finger injury during the third ODI against India at New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh, on Saturday. Cricket West Indies confirmed Andrew is still being assessed by the medical team.
How did Jewel Andrew get injured?
Andrew hurt his finger while completing the catch of Naman Dhir off Gudakesh Motie's delivery in the 36th over of India's innings in the third ODI. The blow was severe enough to force him off the field immediately; he was subsequently taken to hospital for an X-ray.
What is Amir Jangoo's international record?
Jangoo, 29, has played seven T20Is for West Indies since his debut in December 2024, scoring 163 runs at a strike rate of 120.74. In the ongoing ODI series against India, he scored 239 runs — including a century — finishing third on the overall run-scorers' list.
When is the first India vs West Indies T20I?
The first T20I between India and West Indies is scheduled for Tuesday in Lucknow, marking the start of the T20I leg of the tour following the conclusion of the three-match ODI series.
Who will open for West Indies if Andrew cannot bat?
In the third ODI, with Andrew unable to bat due to his injury, captain Shai Hope replaced John Campbell at the top of the order. A similar reshuffle is likely in the T20Is if Andrew is ruled out.
