Cricket West Indies has unveiled its white ball squads for the upcoming series against Bangladesh, rewarding several emerging players who impressed during the recent tour of Nepal. The series, scheduled to take place between October 18 and 31 in Dhaka and Chattogram, will feature three ODIs and three T20Is. Notably, former West Indies Under-19 captain Ackeem Auguste has earned his maiden call-up to the ODI squad, while left-arm pacer Ramon Simmonds and wicketkeeper-batsman Amir Jangoo have been included in the T20I team. Auguste, who was the third-highest run-scorer in the Nepal T20I series, replaces Jewel Andrew, who failed to make an impact. The ODI squad also sees the return of Alick Athanaze, replacing the injured Evin Lewis, and left-arm spinner Khary Pierre, who steps in for Matthew Forde. Head coach Daren Sammy emphasized the importance of maintaining a winning mentality and building team cohesion as the West Indies prepare for the 2027 World Cup. Meanwhile, Jangoo, the top run-scorer in Nepal, and Simmonds, who took four wickets in his debut series, have been drafted into the T20I squad. Both players, along with Auguste, Keacy Carty, Gudakesh Motie, and Sherfane Rutherford, have been sent to a preparatory camp at the Super Kings Academy in Chennai to acclimatize to sub-continent conditions ahead of the series. CWI’s Director of Cricket, Miles Bascombe, highlighted the significance of this preparation, especially with the 2026 T20 World Cup set to be held in India and Sri Lanka. The squads reflect a blend of youth and experience as the West Indies aim to build momentum for future global tournaments.