Kemar Roach returns as West Indies announce Test squad for South Africa series

West Indies, on Friday (August 2), introduced their Take a look at squad for the upcoming two-match collection towards South Africa at dwelling. The collection is scheduled to be performed from August 7. 

The primary Take a look at is scheduled to be performed on the Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad and Tobago whereas the second and ultimate Take a look at Match will happen in Guyana on the Nationwide Stadium. The hosts have rested their vice-captain Alzarri Joseph for the collection as part of his workload administration. Alzarri performed in all three Exams towards England final month and picked up 10 wickets.

West Indies head coach Andre Coley mentioned that the group administration determined to relaxation Alzarri for the collection. Coley mentioned that the pacer wanted a break and it might assist him recuperate and return to his greatest kind. Kevin Sinclair can be not part of the collection as he’s nonetheless recovering from the forearm damage that he suffered whereas dealing with Mark Wooden through the England collection.

„The squad we now have chosen for this collection is a balanced mixture of expertise and youth, strategically chosen to maximise our efficiency within the circumstances of Trinidad and Guyana. Now we have determined to relaxation our vice-captain Alzarri Joseph for this collection,“ mentioned Coley.

„Alzarri has had a substantial workload not too long ago, and this break will permit him to recuperate and return to peak efficiency. Kevin Sinclair is presently recovering from an damage,“ he added.

West Indies squad:

With Alzarri out, wicketkeeper-batsman Joshua Da Silva has changed him because the vice-captain of the group. West Indies have additionally recalled veteran pacer Kemar Roach who missed the tour of England on account of a knee damage.

West Indies will probably be trying to return to profitable methods after their poor marketing campaign in England. The Kraigg Brathwaite-led aspect suffered a humiliating whitewash towards England and will probably be trying to bounce again towards South Africa.

West Indies Take a look at squad:

Kraigg Brathwaite (Captain), Joshua Da Silva (Vice-Captain), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Bryan Charles, Justin Greaves, Jason Holder, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Shamar Joseph, Mikyle Louis, Gudakesh Motie, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican

West Indies vs South Africa Take a look at Collection schedule:

7 – 11 Aug 2024 1st Take a look at Match Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago
15 – 18 Aug 2024 2nd Take a look at Match Nationwide Stadium, Guyana