NEW DELHI: West Indies Cricket Board has revealed a 15-man squad for the upcoming two-match Take a look at collection towards Australia, highlighting the infusion of latest expertise with not less than 4 debutants.
The squad contains seven uncapped gamers, a response to the absence of key figures like Jason Holder and Kyle Mayers, who opted for franchise T20 cricket.
Desmond Haynes, the lead selector, acknowledged the challenges posed by participant unavailability however expressed optimism within the expertise recognized by means of a sturdy red-ball program over the previous 12 months.
Haynes acknowledged, “The squad has been affected by the unavailability of some key gamers,” whereas emphasizing the robust red-ball program that has unearthed vital expertise.
The uncapped gamers within the squad embody batsman Zachary McCaskie, wicketkeeper Tevin Imlach, all-rounders Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, and Kevin Sinclair, together with quick bowlers Akeem Jordan and Shamar Joseph.
The Take a look at collection is scheduled to begin at Adelaide Oval on January 17, adopted by the second Take a look at on the Gabba in Brisbane from January 25. West Indies, at the moment ranked eighth globally, purpose to interrupt a 20-year shedding streak towards Australia, with their final Take a look at win over Australia relationship again to 2003.
West Indies squad: Kraigg Brathwaite (capt), Alzarri Joseph, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kirk McKenzie, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Justin Greaves, Joshua DaSilva, Akeem Jordan, Gudakesh Motie, Kemar Roach, Kevin Sinclair, Tevin Imlach, Shamar Joseph, Zachary McCaskie
(With inputs from Reuters)
The squad contains seven uncapped gamers, a response to the absence of key figures like Jason Holder and Kyle Mayers, who opted for franchise T20 cricket.
Desmond Haynes, the lead selector, acknowledged the challenges posed by participant unavailability however expressed optimism within the expertise recognized by means of a sturdy red-ball program over the previous 12 months.
Haynes acknowledged, “The squad has been affected by the unavailability of some key gamers,” whereas emphasizing the robust red-ball program that has unearthed vital expertise.
The uncapped gamers within the squad embody batsman Zachary McCaskie, wicketkeeper Tevin Imlach, all-rounders Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, and Kevin Sinclair, together with quick bowlers Akeem Jordan and Shamar Joseph.
The Take a look at collection is scheduled to begin at Adelaide Oval on January 17, adopted by the second Take a look at on the Gabba in Brisbane from January 25. West Indies, at the moment ranked eighth globally, purpose to interrupt a 20-year shedding streak towards Australia, with their final Take a look at win over Australia relationship again to 2003.
West Indies squad: Kraigg Brathwaite (capt), Alzarri Joseph, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kirk McKenzie, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Justin Greaves, Joshua DaSilva, Akeem Jordan, Gudakesh Motie, Kemar Roach, Kevin Sinclair, Tevin Imlach, Shamar Joseph, Zachary McCaskie
(With inputs from Reuters)
