West Indies announce squad for Bangladesh Assessments, Kevin Wickham earns maiden call-up

Cricket West Indies (CWI) have introduced a 15-member squad for his or her upcoming two-match Take a look at collection in opposition to Bangladesh on Wednesday (October 14). This will mark West Indies’ final two matches in the ongoing ICC World Take a look at Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle.

Younger batter Kevin Wickham has been handed his maiden Take a look at call-up, due to his sensational performances in domestic cricket. Nevertheless, CWI have additionally made two main modifications to their squad, with Alzarri Joseph lacking out because of fitness issues and Shai Hope being rested.

The workforce administration has additionally introduced again opener John Campbell after his recovery from a hamstring harm, whereas all-rounder Keemo Paul has been included as Joseph’s alternative. Earlier,ICC punishes 2 West Indies stars after Ranchi T20I incidents in historic win.

Kevin Wickham earns maiden Take a look at call-up after sensational domestic performances

The 23-year-old Kevin Wickham has earned his first Take a look at call-up after his excellent performances in the West Indies Championship, the domestic four-day competition.

The Barbados batter scored three centuries in three consecutive innings and made a powerful case for the Take a look at choice. Wickham smashed 105, 153, and an unbeaten 108 to complete the West Indies Championship with 393 runs at a powerful average of 78.60.

He ended the competition as the third-highest run-scorer. The younger batter has additionally scored six centuries in 25 first-class matches and has an total batting average of 40.88. His spectacular form has opened the door for his check debut in opposition to Bangladesh.

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Alzarri Joseph and Shai Hope miss Bangladesh Take a look at collection

Quick bowler Alzarri Joseph has been “withdrawn” from the Take a look at squad following a “routine medical assessment” and “consultation with specialists. Cricket West Indies has determined to manage Joseph’s workload and avoid the danger of harm, protecting in mind the higher physical demands on fast bowlers in red-ball cricket.

The choice was made after Joseph’s settlement. Nevertheless, Joseph has not been dominated out of the West Indies’ white-ball groups. The Caribbean facet shouldn’t be scheduled to play any white-ball matches in the next month after their ongoing tour of India.

The CWI said, “While he isn’t dominated out from shorter codecs, the medical workforce has said that the demands of two consecutive Take a look at matches in Bangladesh, which require fast bowlers to sustain repeated high-intensity spells over extended periods, present a significantly higher workload and harm risk than the shorter white-ball codecs. Joseph will continue working with the CWI medical workforce and specialists in preparation for a full return to the longer format.”

In the meantime, Shai Hope has been rested for the Bangladesh tour “after an extended run throughout all three codecs.” The workforce administration desires to manage Hope’s “workload and wellness” forward of the ICC Males’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier, scheduled for February 2027.

John Campbell and Keemo Paul return for Bangladesh tour

Opener John Campbell has returned to the Take a look at squad after recovering from the hamstring harm that forced him to overlook West Indies’ house Take a look at collection in opposition to Pakistan. Kirk McKenzie had replaced Campbell for that collection, so he has now made manner for Campbell’s return.

All-rounder Keemo Paul has additionally earned a spot in the squad as Joseph’s alternative. The first Take a look at between Bangladesh and the West Indies will begin on October 28 in Mirpur, Dhaka, whereas the second Take a look at is scheduled to start out on November 5 in Sylhet.

West Indies squad for Bangladesh Assessments

Roston Chase (C), Jomel Warrican (VC), Joshua Bishop, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Joshua Da Silva (WK), Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Amir Jangoo (WK), Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Keemo Paul, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Kevin Wickham

Source: cricketaddictor.com