T20 World Cup 2024: Kyle Mayers to join West Indies squad as replacement for injured Brandon King

King had suffered a niggle during the West Indies’ match against England on Wednesday and was ruled out of the tournament due to a side strain.

Published : Jun 22, 2024 09:07 IST - 1 MIN READ

Kyle Mayers will be joining the West Indies squad as a replacement for Brandon King in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 squad.
Kyle Mayers will be joining the West Indies squad as a replacement for Brandon King in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 squad. | Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Kyle Mayers will be joining the West Indies squad as a replacement for Brandon King in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 squad. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

Kyle Mayers has been added to the West Indies T20 World Cup squad as a replacement for injured opener Brandon King, the ICC stated in a release. Mayers, who has played 37 T20Is, is expected to join the squad on Saturday.

King had suffered a niggle during the West Indies’ match against England on Wednesday and was ruled out of the tournament due to a side strain.

“The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 has approved left-handed batter Kyle Mayers as a replacement for Brandon King in the West Indies squad,” the ICC said in a statement.

The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 consists of Wasim Khan (ICC General Manager – Cricket), Chris Tetley (ICC Head of Events), Johnny Grave (CEO, Cricket West Indies) and Kass Naidoo (Independent Representative).

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