The West Indies cricket crew has arrived in Australia to begin their preparations for an upcoming two-Take a look at collection towards the host nation, set to start subsequent month.
West Indies will introduce a minimum of 4 debutants within the opening Take a look at match, scheduled for January 16 on the Adelaide Oval. The collection will then transfer to the Gabba in Brisbane for the second Take a look at, beginning on January 25. Seven uncapped gamers have been included within the 15-man squad for this collection.
The uncapped gamers within the West Indies squad are Zachary McCaskie, who is predicted to open the innings, wicketkeeper-batsman Tevin Imlach, all-rounders Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, and Kevin Sinclair, together with quick bowlers Akeem Jordan and Shamar Joseph. These newcomers can have the chance to show themselves on the worldwide stage.
Regardless of the infusion of contemporary expertise, West Indies faces a difficult process towards Australia, with the crew at present ranked eighth on this planet. Their possibilities of ending a 20-year dropping streak towards the host nation have been additional sophisticated by the absence of key gamers. Former captain Jason Holder and fellow all-rounder Kyle Mayers have chosen to prioritize franchise Twenty20 cricket over the Take a look at collection, whereas rising quick bowler Jayden Seales is sidelined attributable to a shoulder damage.
Extra skilled line-up
Notably, skilled gamers like Jermaine Blackwood and quick bowler Shannon Gabriel have been omitted from the West Indies squad. The crew shall be led by Kraigg Brathwaite, with Alzarri Joseph elevated to the place of vice-captain for the primary time.
In distinction, the Australian crew that just lately defeated Pakistan within the Boxing Day Take a look at in Melbourne boasts a extra skilled line-up. Wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey, with 27 caps, was the least skilled member of the squad. Nevertheless, Carey’s document might quickly be surpassed as David Warner, a long-standing opener, is ready to retire after the ultimate Take a look at of the collection towards Pakistan in Sydney. Moreover, Australia might decide to relaxation a few of their key tempo bowlers through the West Indies collection.
West Indies will intention to keep away from an eighth consecutive collection sweep by Australia on this tour. The final time West Indies gained a Take a look at towards Australia was 20 years in the past throughout a house collection, though they in the end misplaced 3-1. Their final Take a look at victory in Australia dates again to 1997.
