TOP STORIES

Kemar Roach returns for West Indies for South Africa Tests

Saturday, 03-Aug-2024
News

After missing the three-match Test series against England due to an injury, West Indies quick Kemar Roach has returned to the side as West Indies announced their squad for the two-match home Test series against South Africa. Roach had missed the England series due to a knee injury sustained during the County Championship. 

Fast bowler and vice-captain Alzarri Joseph has been rested to manage workload, with Joshua Da Silva taking over the vice-captaincy duties. 

"We have decided to rest our vice-captain Alzarri Joseph for this series. Alzarri has had a considerable workload recently, and this break will allow him to recuperate and return to peak performance,” WI head coach Andre Coley said.

The first Test will be beginning from seventh August at Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad. 

West Indies Test Squad: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Joshua Da Silva (vc), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Bryan Charles, Justin Greaves, Jason Holder, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Shamar Joseph, Mikyle Louis, Gudakesh Motie, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican

 

 

Tags

More News

News

Kane Williamson set to miss Australia T20Is

35 mins ago

New Zealand batting star Kane Williamson will sit out the upcoming T20I series against Australia but is committed to playing for the Black Caps into the T20I World Cup next year. The development comes as Williamson, along with fellow senior players Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, and Tim Seifert, has signed a casual playing agreement with New Zealand...


News

Rishabh Pant set to begin training at BCCI's Centre of Excellence

1 hr ago

Rishabh Pant is set to resume training at BCCI’s Centre of Excellence after an injury layoff. According to ESPNcricinfo, Pant has joined the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru to begin his rehabilitation. Pant has been on the sidelines following a foot injury copped during the Old Trafford Test against England. The injury had forced Pant to miss the remainder of that matc...


News

"We came here to just play the game": Suryakumar Yadav on not shaking hands with Pakistan players

3 hrs ago

The Asia Cup match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan came to a contentious conclusion after Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav opted against the customary handshake after the match. In fact, no handshakes were exchanged either before or after the match. As a result, Pakistan skipper Salman Agha skipped the post-match pre...


News

Asia Cup 2025: UAE and Oman clash in must-win game

3 hrs ago

United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman are set to square off against each other in the seventh match of the ongoing Asia Cup on Monday at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The match is critically important for both teams as they aim to end their winless runs and revive their hopes in the group stage.

Neither side has had the start they were h...


News

India decimate Pakistan in dominant Asia Cup win

14 hrs ago

India delivered a commanding performance in the sixth match of the ongoing Asia Cup on Sunday, decimating Pakistan by seven wickets at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Chasing a modest target of 128, India made light work of the chase, reaching 131/3 in just 15.5 overs. India's victory was made possible by a strangling bowling display, spearhea...