Revived Hopes for West Indies Test Series versus Australia
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The West Indies cricket team's skipper for limited-overs games is set to grace the Test arena again after a hiatus, with the first match slated for June 25 in Bridgetown. The series opener might just see a return of the white-ball ace to the Test format since 2021.
Guyana batsman Kevlon Anderson, a promising talent admired for his impressive domestic performances, might make his international debut. West Indies coach Daren Sammy expressed joy over incorporating Anderson, stating, "I'm pumped about the inclusion of budding star Kevlon Anderson, who's bagged impressive seasons in our domestic tournaments. He should help solidify our top order, while the comeback of Shai Hope is a breath of fresh air given his solid white-ball records."
Shai Hope, a consistent force in white-ball cricket, has amassed 1,726 runs in 38 Tests, with two centuries and five half-centuries to his name. Interestingly, veteran pacer Kemar Roach, boasting 284 Test wickets, finds no place in the squad. Shamar Joseph, the catalyst behind West Indies' remarkable win in the second Test against Australia in Brisbane last year, is part of the squad.
The series schedule includes Tests in St George's and Kingston, with the whole affair forming part of the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle.
Below is the complete West Indies squad for the series:
- 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
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Notably, the official squad list may show slight variations, excluding some debutants or presenting minor discrepancies, but the above list generally represents the most commonly reported names for this series.
The West Indies cricket team has announced its squad for the upcoming Test series against an unspecified international opponent, which will also be part of the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle. Kevlon Anderson, a white-ball sensation who excelled in domestic tournaments, has earned his first call-up to the national team in the Test format.
