The West Indies have bolstered their squad ahead of the upcoming
Andrew suffered the blow while completing a catch to dismiss Indian batter Naman Dhir on the final delivery of the 36th over. The wicketkeeper was forced to leave the field immediately and underwent hospital X-rays to determine the severity of the damage.
Jangoo's Recent Form and International Experience
Jangoo enters the T20I setup on the back of a prolific run-scoring streak during the preceding ODI series against India. Across the three matches, he proved to be a vital component of the West Indies batting lineup, recording scores of 58 not out, 114, and 67. His total of 239 runs saw him finish as the third-highest run-scorer in the series, trailing only India’s Shubman Gill and West Indies captain Shai Hope.
Having made his international debut in December 2024, Jangoo has already accumulated seven T20I appearances for the West Indies. In those outings, he has amassed 163 runs at a strike rate of 120.74. His inclusion provides the team with a proven option should Andrew be ruled out of the upcoming fixtures.
Impact of the Injury on Team Balance
The injury to Andrew had immediate tactical consequences during the third ODI. Unable to open the batting during the team's pursuit of India’s 352-run target, his absence forced a reshuffle at the top of the order, with captain Shai Hope moving up to replace John Campbell. The West Indies will be looking to maintain their momentum as the focus shifts to the shortest format of the game, with the first T20I scheduled to take place in Lucknow this Tuesday.
