Young batter Kevin Wickham has been handed his maiden Test call-up, thanks to his sensational performances in domestic cricket. However, CWI have also made two major changes to their squad, with Alzarri Joseph missing out due to fitness concerns and Shai Hope being rested.
The 23-year-old Kevin Wickham has earned his first Test call-up after his outstanding performances in the West Indies Championship, the domestic four-day competition.
He ended the competition as the third-highest run-scorer. The young batter has also scored six centuries in 25 first-class matches and has an overall batting average of 40.88. His impressive form has opened the door for his test debut against Bangladesh.
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Alzarri Joseph and Shai Hope miss Bangladesh Test series
Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been “withdrawn” from the Test squad following a “routine medical assessment” and “consultation with specialists. Cricket West Indies has decided to manage Joseph’s workload and avoid the risk of injury, keeping in mind the greater physical demands on fast bowlers in red-ball cricket.
The CWI stated, "While he is not ruled out from shorter formats, the medical team has stated that the demands of two consecutive Test matches in Bangladesh, which require fast bowlers to sustain repeated high-intensity spells over extended periods, present a significantly greater workload and injury risk than the shorter white-ball formats. Joseph will continue working with the CWI medical team and specialists in preparation for a full return to the longer format.”
Opener John Campbell has returned to the Test squad after recovering from the hamstring injury that forced him to miss West Indies' home Test series against Pakistan. Kirk McKenzie had replaced Campbell for that series, so he has now made way for Campbell's return.
West Indies squad for Bangladesh Tests
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, Kevin Wickham
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