West Indies Test squad for Bangladesh announced; Jason Holder OUT

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has on Saturday (November 16) announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh at home. This home series is very important for the Windies, as they aim to make a strong finish in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023–25 on the back of home advantage against the Bangladesh cricket team.

The Kraigg Brathwaite-led Windies Test squad boasts a mix of experienced campaigners and rising stars. All-rounder Justin Greaves returned to the Test side following his stunning performance in the CG United Super50 Cup, where he scored three centuries.

Jason Holder to miss West Indies vs Bangladesh Test series

Off-spinner Kevin Sinclair also returned to boost Windies’ spin department, while the former captain and senior all-rounder Jason Holder will miss the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh due to a shoulder injury, which requires rehabilitation.

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Top-order batter Tevin Imlach is all set to make his debut for the West Indies at home after being handed his maiden Test call-up for the Bangladesh series. On the other hand, Trinidadian fast bowler Anderson Phillip has also been recalled to the Test side after two years for the home Test series.

Well, the rest of the team featured familiar and experienced faces like Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, and Kemar Roach, apart from the captain Brathwaite and vice-captain Joshua Da Silva, for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh at home.

West Indies Test Squad for Bangladesh Series:

Kraigg Brathwaite (C), Joshua Da Silva (VC), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Kevin Sinclair, Jomel Warrican, Mikyle Louis, Anderson Phillip, and Kemar Roach.

The upcoming Test series between West Indies and Bangladesh will kick off with a two-day warm-up match on November 17 and 18 at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua, where Kraigg Brathwaite will lead a CWI Select XI. Cricket West Indies (CWI) also unveiled the squad for the warm-up match.

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The CWI Select XI is a unique opportunity for players who were not part of their territorial teams in the CG United Super50 tournament to showcase their potential. This step was taken to give emerging players valuable experience in a competitive environment ahead of the Test series.

CWI Select XI Warm-Up Match Squad:

Kraigg Brathwaite (C), Justin Greaves (VC), Ryan Bandoo, Daniel Beckford, Navian Bidaisee, Joshua Dorne, Nathan Edward, Jair McAllister, Shaaron Lewis, Kimani Melius, Chaim Holder, Tevin Imlach, and Jordan Johnson.

Notably, fans across the Caribbean can catch the live action between the Windies and Bangladesh in the WTC Test series on ESPN Caribbean, while Bangladeshi viewers can tune in via the Toffee digital platform. After the Test series, they will also play three ODIs and three T20Is in December. CWI will announce the white-ball squads later, with the series running from December 8 to December 19.

West Indies vs Bangladesh Test Series Schedule:

First Test: November 22-26, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua

Second Test: November 30-December 4, Sabina Park, Jamaica