Cricket West Indies unveils an 18-member squad ahead of India Tests

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has unveiled an 18-member squad for the upcoming preparatory camp in Antigua forward of the upcoming two-match Take a look at sequence in opposition to India.

The squad will likely be led by the red-ball specialist, Kraigg Brathwaite.

The camp is ready to start on Friday on the Coolidge Cricket Floor (CCG) in Antigua. Following the camp, the group will journey to Dominica on July 9, the place the primary Take a look at of the sequence will kick off on July 12. The second Take a look at is scheduled to happen from July 20 at Trinidad’s Queen’s Park Oval.

Following the Take a look at sequence, West Indies may also interact in a three-match One Day Worldwide (ODI) sequence beginning on July 27. This will likely be adopted by a five-match Twenty20 Worldwide (T20I) sequence commencing on August 3.

Contemplating that West Indies is at present taking part within the ICC World Cup qualifiers, some senior members of the group haven’t been included within the squad for the preparatory camp. Gamers like Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph and Kyle Mayers is not going to be a part of the camp.

In distinction, the squad options a number of new faces, together with Kavem Hodge, Alick Athanaze and Jair McAllister. These recent additions are anticipated to deliver a renewed power and enthusiasm to the group.

It’s value mentioning that the West Indies group will stay in Zimbabwe till July 9, taking part in essential matches as a part of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers.

West Indies Take a look at squad: Kraigg Brathwaite (captain), Alick Athanaze, Jermaine Blackwood, Nkrumah Bonner, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Rahkeem Cornwall, Joshua Da Silva, Shannon Gabriel, Kavem Hodge, Akeem Jordan, Jair McAllister, Kirk McKenzie, Marquino Mindley, Anderson Phillip, Raymon Reifer, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican.

The camp and subsequent sequence in opposition to India will present a chance for the squad to regroup, strategize, and fine-tune their abilities forward of the difficult contests in opposition to the Indian group.

West Indies followers eagerly anticipate an thrilling and intently contested sequence as their group takes on the formidable Indian facet in what guarantees to be an exhilarating show of Take a look at cricket.