Obed McCoy will play in place of Jason Holder in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 in West Indies squads

West Indies allrounder Jason Holder has been ruled out of the upcoming T20 World Cup because of an injury. He has been replaced by left-arm quick Obed McCoy, who is playing the ongoing T20I series against South Africa at home. Holder got a physical issue during the District Title, where he was addressing Worcestershire and scored 100 years for them in his last game recently. The delivery Cricket West Indies (CWI) gave didn't indicate Holder's physical issue or how much recuperation time he will require. "Jason is an accomplished player in our set-up. His nonappearance will without a doubt be felt both on and off the field," boss selector Desmond Haynes said. "We anticipate throwing a tantrum Jason with us again soon. "While it is sad to lose a player of Jason's type, we are positive about the capacities of Obed McCoy. Obed has shown striking ability and commitment in his exhibitions, and this open door will permit him to additional grandstand his ability on the global stage. We accept he will carry a new and dynamic energy to the crew." CWI additionally named five save players - Kyle Mayers, Matthew Forde, Fabian Allen, Hayden Walsh and Andre Fletcher - in the event that there was a physical issue in the crew of 15. "We are lucky to have such profundity and quality in our positions," lead trainer Daren Sammy said. "Our hold players are every one of the A-class gifts who have demonstrated their capacities in different configurations of the game, yet surely T20. Every single one of them is completely equipped for opening into the group flawlessly should what is happening emerge." McCoy was the top wicket-taker for West Indies An on their visit through Nepal in April-May, when he sacked eight wickets in five games at a normal of 18. In the two ongoing T20Is against South Africa, he wrapped up with 0 for 32 and 2 for 15. McCoy joins Alzarri Joseph (likewise the bad habit commander) and Shamar Joseph among the quick bowlers with Andre Russell and Romario Shepherd additionally as the speed bowling choices. Akeil Hosein and Gudakesh Motie are the spinners in the crew that will be driven by Rovman Powell. West Indies are in Gathering C alongside Papua New Guinea (PNG), Uganda, New Zealand and Afghanistan. Their initial two games are in Fortune, Guyana, against PNG on June 2 and against Uganda on June 8. They then, at that point, play New Zealand at the Brian Lara Arena in Trinidad on June 12, preceding their last gathering game against Afghanistan on June 17 in St Lucia. They will likewise play a warm-up game against Australia on May 31 in Port of Spain, after their last third T20I wraps up against South Africa on May 26 in Kingston.