Amir Jangoo joins WI T20I squad vs IND [Source: AP]In a significant development, swashbuckling left-handed batter Amir Jangoo has been added to the West Indies T20I squad vs India after performing admirably in the three-match ODI series. After winning the final ODI at Mullanpur Stadium with their highest successful run chase against India, West Indies are gearing up for a five-match T20I series, starting on October 6.Jangoo, who looked in great rhythm in the ODI leg, has reportedly been added to the squad as a cover for young batter Jewel Andrew. Amir Jangoo enters West Indies T20I squad vs India as a cover for Jewel AndrewAccording to a Cricinfo report, destructive batter Amir Jangoo has been drafted into the West Indies T20I squad vs India as a cover for injured batter Jewel Andrew. Notably, Jewel Andrew sustained a finger injury during the final ODI of the three-match series against India at the Mullanpur Stadium. According to the Cricket West Indies, Andrew hasn't been ruled out of the five-match T20I series, with the West Indies medical team constantly monitoring his fitness. However, his injury setback has prompted the West Indies board to bring Amir Jangoo to the T20I squad after the batter's prolific run in the ODI series. Also Read: Most T20I Runs For West Indies vs India Till September 2026While Jewel Andrew registered a duck in the only ODI he played against India, Jangoo emerged as a nemesis for the home team, amassing 239 runs in three innings at an average of 119.50 and a blistering strike rate of 135.80. He hammered three consecutive fifty-plus scores in the series, even registering a sensational hundred in the second ODI in Guwahati. Jangoo also played a pivotal role in West Indies' remarkable chase in Mullanpur, scoring 67 runs and forming a game-changing partnership of 109 runs with captain Shai Hope for the second wicket. Amir Jangoo's T20 career at a glanceAmir Jangoo made his T20I debut against Nepal in Sharjah on September 27, 2025. He has played 7 T20Is for the West Indies, scoring 163 runs, including a half-century, at a strike rate of 120.74. The left-hander has featured in 34 T20 matches, amassing 710 runs with the help of five half-centuries. Amir Jangoo recently showcased his consistency for the CPL 2026 champions Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, scoring 213 runs in nine outings. His red-hot ODI form and CPL 2026 campaign make him a player to watch in the upcoming T20I series between India and West Indies. Also Read: Prasidh Krishna Likely To Enter India Test Squad vs New Zealand Amid Recovery: Report
