In addition to the learners, West Indies have additionally integrated Rahkeem Cornwall, who closing performed a Test tournament in November 2021, and Jomel Warrican, a left-arm spinner who was once absent from the excursion of South Africa in February.
After a disappointing go out from the ICC World Cup qualifiers, West Indies, who’ve been topped ODI global champions two times earlier than, have shifted their focal point to the Test sequence towardsIndia. It would be the first time in historical past that West Indies have didn’t qualify for the ODI World Cup, which shall be held in India later this yr.
“Going into the series, we know it will be a challenge as we start the new cycle of the ICC Test Match Championship. We want to build and improve and strive to move up the ladder,” stated lead selector Desmond Haynes in a remark.
“We were very impressed with the batting approach of McKenzie and Athanaze on the recent ‘A’ team tour of Bangladesh. These are two young players who scored well and played with great maturity and we believe they deserve a chance.”
Haynes defined that because of left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie’s ongoing restoration from damage, it spread out a chance for Cornwall and Warrican to give a contribution within the bowling division.
“They have both played in Test matches before and are capable of doing the job,” he stated.
Due to damage considerations, Jayden Seales and Kyle Mayers have sadly been excluded from the squad. Tevin Imlach and Akeem Jordan were designated because the touring reserves for the primary Test, scheduled to happen in Dominica from July 12.
The 2nd Test shall be held in Trinidad, beginning July 20.
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This Caribbean excursion holds vital significance because it marks the inaugural suits for each West Indies and India within the ICC World Test Championship 2023-2025.
Following the Test sequence, a three-match ODI sequence will begin on July 27, adopted via 5 T20Is.
West Indies Squad for 1st Test: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Jermaine Blackwood, Alick Athanaze, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Rahkeem Cornwall, Joshua Da Silva, Shannon Gabriel, Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Kirk McKenzie, Raymon Reifer, Kemar Roach, Jomel Warrican
(With company inputs)