West Indies v England combined XI: Roy and Livingstone are in but who else makes the cut?

ADAM OLIVER picks a side using only the squads selected for the upcoming T20I series between West Indies and England in the Caribbean

Jason Roy

A groin injury prematurely cut short what had been a mixed World Cup for Roy, with just one half-century.

The Surrey opener hasn’t played since and will be hoping to be fully fit to put the sadness of the World Cup behind him. 

His career international strike rate of 144 guarantees England will get off to a quick start.

Brandon King

King made his debut in 2019, but it was in the recent series against Pakistan where the 27-year-old's international career really got going.

Capable of lusty blows in the powerplay and a strong player of spin, King will prevent quite the challenge for England if he is on top of his game.

Moeen Ali

Having recently retired from Test cricket, Moeen’s focus is all on the white ball.

After a superb IPL, during which he picked up 357 runs at an average of 26, the vice-captain will look to continue this fine form.

In a squad low on international experience, his leadership will be crucial as well his free-flowing batting - and his reliable off-spin.

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Liam Livingstone

No boundary is too big for Liam Livingstone.

The top run-scorer in The Hundred last year, Livingstone has catapulted to become one of the most dangerous white-ball cricketers on the planet.

Not only that, he can contribute crucial overs with both off-spin and leg-spin variations.

A very in-vogue cricketer.

Nicholas Pooran

Keeping in this team but in the team for his batting potential.

Pooran's career strike rate in T20s is 143, and he has the capacity to be a regular matchwinner for the Windies.

A half-century on the most recent tour of Pakistan stands him in good stead to go well.

Eoin Morgan

The England skipper has a tough task in making sure that England can bounce back from the World Cup semi-final defeat by New Zealand.

Morgan has come in for some criticism for his lack of impact with the bat - with just 68 runs across the World Cup campaign. But one thing that can’t be questioned is his leadership ability.

The key to anchoring the innings through the middle overs.

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Keiron Pollard

One of the last of the West Indies golden generation, Pollard will now captain the side.

Ferocious batting at the death can help propel West Indies to challenging scores. The allrounder also has the flexibility to bowl key overs at the death.

Any bowler not on the top of their form will be punished by Pollard.

Adil Rashid

One of the best leg-spinners in the world, who has done it consistently over the past few years.

Joint leading wicket-taker in The Hundred last summer, he picked up 12 wickets and also nine wickets in the T20 World Cup.

Rashid has 74 international wickets at an average of 23 and is crucial in keeping a lid on things during difficult periods of a game for England.

Sheldon Cottrell

Famous for the salute celebration, but also for bowling quickly with the new ball.

Cottrell will have to step up against England as the senior seamer.

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Saqib Mahmood

Mahmood will be hoping that his tour of West Indies can start off like his Big Bash campaign: four wickets on debut against Brisbane Heat included the prize scalp of Chris Lynn with just his third ball.

Many believe that Mahmood was unfortunate not to receive a call-up to the Test squad, but that is clearly not too far away.

Tymal Mills

Despite his Big Bash time being cut short, Mills really made his mark on the tournament, playing a major role in Perth Scorchers' rise to the top of the table.

The left-armer's fitness was a problem during the World Cup but this seems to be far behind him. Injuries have plagued Mills, who has only played nine T20 internationals.