ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – West Indies white-ball captain Shai Hope and ODI batting sensation Keacy Carty are set to make their return to Take a look at cricket within the extremely anticipated collection in opposition to Australia at residence later this month.
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has named each Hope and Carty in a 16-member squad to face the Aussies in a three-match collection beginning June 25 at Kensington Oval in Barbados.
Hope, who lately turned down the chance to be Take a look at captain, final performed a Take a look at match for West Indies in 2021 in opposition to Sri Lanka at Galle.
He has performed 38 Checks and scored 1726 runs at a median of 25.01, with two centuries and 5 fifties.
In the meantime, the 28-year-old Carty has performed 5 Take a look at matches since making his debut in opposition to South Africa final 12 months.
Brandon King, a member of the white-ball squad, is about to make his Take a look at debut, whereas fellow opener John Campbell additionally makes his return to the crew.
All-rounder Kevlon Anderson has been given a maiden call-up to the senior crew following a string of spectacular performances within the Regional 4-Day competitors, together with pacer Johann Layne, a 21-year-old product of the West Indies Academy, who claimed 63 first-class wickets in 17 matches.
Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph, and Shamar Joseph headline the fast-bowling assault, which might be with out the providers of veteran pacer Kemar Roach, who has not been included within the squad.
Will probably be the primary Take a look at collection in cost for Roston Chase, with Jomel Warrican as his deputy.
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy mentioned he was excited in regards to the crew’s thrilling new additions.
“We analyzed what the highest groups on the planet are doing and what’s wanted for us to bridge the hole.
“Now we have recognized a path, together with the group of gamers and sources, to present us the most effective benefit as we search to take the crew up the ladder and problem the most effective on the planet,” Sammy mentioned.
“I’m excited in regards to the inclusion of younger prospect Kevlon Anderson, who is available in after stable seasons in our home competitions to assist present stability within the high order, whereas the return of Shai Hope is welcomed given his consistency in white ball cricket.
“Brandon King’s inclusion matches a job now we have recognized that wants particular focus to take our crew to these nearer to the highest of the rankings,” he additional added.
Sammy additionally requested for persistence from the followers, assuring them that they might look ahead to an thrilling model of cricket.
“I’m genuinely wanting ahead to this collection as a result of we need to begin strongly and make our residence turf a fortress throughout this cycle whereas having our passionate and proud followers behind us.
“The matches might be difficult, however I consider on this core of gamers, and they’re desirous to put on the maroon and make our followers comfortable,” Sammy mentioned.
Squad for Australia Take a look at collection
WEST INDIES: Roston Chase (captain), Jomel Warrican (vice-captain), Kevlon Anderson, Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Johann Layne, Mikyle Louis, Anderson Phillip, Jayden Seales.
MANAGEMENT: Daren Sammy (head coach), Rawle Lewis (supervisor), Floyd Reifer (assistant coach), Ravi Rampaul (assistant coach), Rayon Griffith (assistant coach), Dr. Denis Byam (physiotherapist), Ronald Rogers (power and conditioning coach), Darc Browne (therapeutic massage therapist), Avenesh Seetaram (crew analyst), Jerome Foster (content material and media officer).
FULL MATCH SCHEDULE
1st Take a look at: June 25-29 at Kensington Oval, Barbados
2nd Take a look at: July 3-7 at Nationwide Stadium, Grenada
third Take a look at: July 12-16 at Sabina Park, Jamaica DAY/NIGHT
