India vs Windies 2018: Kemar Roach Set to Miss the Rajkot Test
Published - 02 Oct 2018, 04:24 PM | Updated - 22 Aug 2024, 11:55 PM
The Windies were dealt with a huge blow as Kemar Roach is unavailable for the first Test match against India. The fast bowler had to return back home to Barbados last week after the death of his grandmother. Thus, Roach had to also miss out on the two-day practice match against Board Presidents XI. Subsequently, the Windies pacer is slated to miss the first Test match which will take place from 4th October at Rajkot.
In fact, the 30-year old paceman was expected to join back the squad prior to the first Test match. However, Windies head coach Stuart Law confirmed Roach’s unavailability. Law said Roach absence is going to leave a big hole in their team.
“Unfortunately Kemar is not back in the country yet, he’s had a bereavement in the family, unfortunately, he’s had to go home in Barbados,” Law said. “He will be rejoining the squad halfway through the Test match, he should be back in the country and ready to go for the second Test. Kemar Roach is very experienced, has great skills and is one of our leaders in the group, he’s a big loss. Missing Kemar is a big hole.”
Meanwhile, Kemar Roach had well for the Windies in a home series against Bangladesh. The experienced pacer had scalped five wickets in the first match against the Tigers. However, he suffered from a hamstring injury and was rested for the second Test match.
Roach was also given an all-format contract by Cricket West Indies. Meanwhile, in the absence of Kemar Roach, captain Jason Holder, Shannon Gabriel, Keemo Paul, and Sherman Lewis will hold the fast bowling stocks.
The first Test match will take place at Rajkot from October 4.
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