West Indies Trio Ruled Out: Russell, Holder, and Joseph to Miss South Africa T20Is

Andre Russell, Jason Holder, and Alzarri Joseph have been rested for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa. Russell requested a period of rest and recovery, while Holder will also take a break. Joseph will continue his time off, focusing on workload management. The West Indies squad includes Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Alick Athanaze, and Shimron Hetmyer, who retained his place despite not playing in the 2024 T20 World Cup. The series is an opportunity for the team to reset and refocus ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.