St. John’s, Antigua: Cricket West Indies (CWI) has unveiled its squad for the upcoming five-match T20 International series against New Zealand, signaling a period of strategic refinement as the team targets peak form for the T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.

The most notable selection decision sees the omission of experienced spinner Gudakesh Motie, a move the CWI confirmed was made with a long-term focus on the World Cup.

CWI stated that the 30-year-old left-arm spinner, who has featured prominently in recent white-ball fixtures, will use the New Zealand series window to work intensely on a technical issue with his bowling action that has reportedly affected his recent consistency and form.

Motie will not be idle, however. He is scheduled to collaborate with specialists from t

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