West Indies, on Friday (August 2), introduced their Take a look at squad for the upcoming two-match collection in opposition to 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 Assessments in opposition to England final month and picked up 10 wickets.
West Indies head coach Andre Coley stated that the workforce administration determined to relaxation Alzarri for the collection. Coley stated that the pacer wanted a break and it will assist him recuperate and return to his finest type. Kevin Sinclair can be not part of the collection as he’s nonetheless recovering from the forearm harm that he suffered whereas going through Mark Wooden in the course of 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. We’ve determined to relaxation our vice-captain Alzarri Joseph for this collection,” stated Coley.
“Alzarri has had a substantial workload not too long ago, and this break will enable him to recuperate and return to peak efficiency. Kevin Sinclair is presently recovering from an harm,” he added.
West Indies squad:
With Alzarri out, wicketkeeper-batsman Joshua Da Silva has changed him because the vice-captain of the workforce. West Indies have additionally recalled veteran pacer Kemar Roach who missed the tour of England as a consequence of a knee harm.
West Indies will likely be seeking to return to successful methods after their poor marketing campaign in England. The Kraigg Brathwaite-led facet suffered a humiliating whitewash in opposition to England and will likely be seeking to bounce again in opposition to 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 Sequence 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
