West Indies have named a 15-member squad for the Take a look at collection in opposition to India beginning October 2. Khary Pierre earns a maiden call-up, whereas Chanderpaul and Athanaze return. Roston Chase leads the facet of their second World Take a look at Championship project.
West Indies have unveiled their 15-member squad for the upcoming two-Take a look at collection in opposition to India, set to start on October 2. The collection would be the staff’s second outing within the ongoing ICC World Take a look at Championship cycle, following their hard-fought residence marketing campaign in opposition to Australia earlier this 12 months.
The most important speaking level from the announcement is the inclusion of left-arm spinner Khary Pierre, who has acquired his first-ever Take a look at call-up. He has completed a incredible job in home cricket, choosing up 111 wickets in 35 matches at a median of twenty-two.81. Nonetheless, the 33-year-old has did not show his mettle in worldwide cricket, having picked simply eight wickets in 13 white-ball matches. Nonetheless, Pierre’s addition brings selection to West Indies’ spin assault alongside Jomel Warrican.
In the meantime, Roston Chase continues to steer the facet as captain, with a number of acquainted faces returning to the fold. Left-handed opener Tagenarine Chanderpaul and middle-order batter Alick Athanaze have been recalled after lacking the Australia collection. Their return bolsters the batting unit, which additionally options John Campbell, Shai Hope, Brandon King, and the skilled Justin Greaves.
Within the bowling division, the squad boasts tempo firepower with the likes of Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, and Anderson Phillip, providing a mix of velocity, swing, and youth. Wicketkeeper-batter Tevin Imlach additionally retains his spot, offering a dependable possibility behind the stumps.
Chosen a staff to be aggressive in subcontinent: Daren Sammy
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy understands the problem of taking part in a Take a look at collection within the sub-continent, and talking about it, the previous cricketer famous that they’ve made a staff that may show their value within the aggressive situations of India.
“Enjoying within the subcontinent at all times presents a problem and we’ve got chosen a staff to be aggressive in these situations. This will likely be our second collection collectively as a take a look at staff, however we’ve got already proven what we’re able to as a unit as soon as we’re dedicated to our model and plans of the staff,” Sammy mentioned.
West Indies squad: Roston Chase (c), Jomel Warrican, Kevlon Anderson, Alick Athanaze, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Anderson Phillip, Khary Pierre, Jayden Seales
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