The Cricket West Indies (CWI), on Saturday, July 9 introduced the squad for the primary Check of the upcoming two-match Check Sequence towards India, set to be performed at Windsor Park in Dominica from 12 to 16 July.

In a significant improvement, Kirk McKenzie and Alick Athanaze, the left-handed batting duo, have acquired their maiden Check call-ups. Rahkeem Cornwall, who performed his final Check in November 2021, and left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican have been recalled to the workforce.

Right here’s what Desmond Haynes, the chief selector mentioned on the squad choice:

“We had been very impressed with the strategy to batsmanship of McKenzie and Athanaze on the current ‘A’ Staff tour of Bangladesh. These are two younger gamers who acquired good scores and performed with nice maturity, and we imagine they deserve a chance.”

Notably, the left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie was unavailable for choice as he’s presently present process rehabilitation from harm. Talking on his unavailability, Haynes mentioned:

“We’re with out Motie, who’s doing his rehabilitation, and this has created a chance for Warrican and Cornwall within the spin bowling division. They’ve each performed at Check match stage earlier than and are able to doing the job.”

Haynes additional supplied an replace on Kyle Mayers, and Jayden Seales:

“We had Jayden Seales right here within the camp and he has made good progress throughout his rehab from surgical procedure. Nonetheless, we felt he’s not but fairly able to return, and we don’t need to danger him at this stage. Kyle Mayers was additionally thought of however he has some niggles, and the precaution is to not have him within the rigors of a five-day match at this stage.”

The upcoming two-match Check sequence will probably be a part of the brand new 2023-2025 ICC World Check Championship. The primary match kicks off on Wednesday, July 12 whereas the second Check is scheduled to be performed from July 20 at Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad.

Following the exhilarating Check sequence, India will lock horns with the Males in Maroon in a three-match ODI sequence and a five-match T20I sequence. Rohit Sharma will lead India within the ODI sequence, whereas Hardik Pandya has been entrusted with the management for the shortest format of the sport.

West Indies Squad for First Check vs India:

Kraigg Brathwaite (Captain), Jermaine Blackwood (Vice Captain), Alick Athanaze, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Rahkeem Cornwall, Joshua Da Silva, Shannon Gabriel, Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Kirk McKenzie, Raymon Reifer, Kemar Roach, Jomel Warrican

Touring Reserves:

Tevin Imlach, Akeem Jordan