West Indies by Bangladesh Has made changes to his team for the upcoming two Test series against India, which includes fast bowler Alzarri Joseph Has been ruled out after medical assessment and white ball captain Shai Hope Has been given relaxation for workload management. The series begins later this month, with the visiting team looking to prepare carefully for the demands of red-ball cricket in Bangladesh.
allrounder Keemo Paul has been named as Joseph's replacement, while the young Barbados batsman Kevin Wickham Has been included in the Test team for the first time. John Campbell Has also returned to the team after recovering from a hamstring injury, which had forced him Pakistan Was kept out of the home series against.
Alzarri Joseph ruled out, Shai Hope rested
Cricket West Indies confirmed that Joseph was ruled out following routine medical assessment and consultation with experts. The board explained that the decision was taken to manage his workload and reduce the risk of injury related to the physical demands of Test cricket, with the fast bowler agreeing to the plan. Joseph has not been ruled out of limited overs cricket and will continue to work with the medical team to prepare for a return to the longer format.
This is Joseph's second consecutive Test series that he is missing. he for personal reasons Pakistan Was not available for the home series against. His absence also sparked a public discussion, when head coach Daren Sammy Said the fast bowler had refused selection, which Joseph later commented as controversial and lacking context. Meanwhile, Hope has been rested after playing for a long time in all three formats. CWI wants to manage his workload and overall well-being ahead of the ODI World Cup Qualifiers in February 2027.
Kevin Wickham included in Test squad for the first time after impressive domestic season
Wickham's selection West Indies Championship This was followed by a brilliant performance in the 2016 ICC World Cup, where he scored 393 runs and had an average of 78.60. The 23-year-old made three consecutive big scores of 105, 153 and 108 not out, and finished as the third-highest run-scorer of the competition. In 25 first-class matches, the Barbados batsman averages 40.88 and has six centuries to his name. His consistent performances have now earned him the opportunity to make his international Test debut.
Campbell also returns, and Kirk McKenziewho replaced him in that team but did not play in any matches, are excluded. Experienced fast bowler in bowling attack Kemar Roach with Jayden Seales And Shamar Joseph Are included. Paul and Justin Greaves provide additional seam-bowling options, while Jomel Warrican And Joshua Bishop Is a specialist spinner. test captain Roston Chase and allrounder Kavem Hodge Adds more balance to the team.
The first Test will begin on October 28 in Dhaka, while the second is scheduled for November 5 in Sylhet. The West Indies team will reach Bangladesh on October 18, after which it will play three-day warm-up matches from October 22 to 24.
West Indies squad for Bangladesh Test series: Roston Chase (c), Jomel Warrican (vc), Joshua Bishop, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Amir Jangoo (wk), Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Keemo Paul, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales और Kevin Wickham.