Cricket West Indies (CWI) has unveiled the West Indies Test squad for the two-match series against Bangladesh. The series which will run from November 22 to December 4, 2024, will be hosted in Antigua and Jamaica.
The squad, led by Kraigg Brathwaite, strikes a balance between experienced campaigners and emerging talent.
Among the notable inclusions is Barbadian batting all-rounder Justin Greaves, whose blistering form in the CG United Super50 Cup for the Leeward Islands Hurricanes saw him rack up three consecutive centuries to start the tournament.
Greaves made his Test debut earlier this year in Australia but was not selected for the subsequent series in England and at home against South Africa.
Another highlight is the return of Guyanese off-spinner Kevin Sinclair.
Sinclair is included despite being sent home by the Guyana Harpy Eagles from the current Super50 Cup.
However, the team will miss the services of all-rounder Jason Holder, who CWI said was continuing his recovery from a shoulder injury.
Ahead of the series, a CWI Select XI led by Brathwaite will face Bangladesh in a two-day warm-up match today and Monday at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua.
CWI head coach Andre Coley emphasised the significance of the series and the preparations leading up to it.
“We expect the series against Bangladesh to be competitive between two emerging squads. The warm-up match and training camp provides the ideal foundation for experienced and developing players to refine their skills ahead of the Tests,” he said in a CWI release,
The CWI Select XI squad comprises players not involved in their territorial CG United Super50 squads, providing invaluable exposure for emerging talent.
In addition, the match supports the development of coaching talent, with former Jamaica and West Indies spinner Nikita Miller serving as head coach.
Local pathway coach Pernel Watley will also assist in the team’s preparation.
West Indies Test squad:
Kraigg Brathwaite (Captain), Joshua Da Silva (Vice-Captain), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph
Shamar Joseph, Mikyle Louis, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Kevin Sinclair, Jomel Warrican.
CWI Select XI warm-up match squad:
Kraigg Brathwaite (Captain), Justin Greaves (Vice-Captain), Ryan Bandoo, Daniel Beckford, Navin Bidaisee, Joshua Dorne Nathan Edward, Chaim Holder, Tevin Imlach, Jordan Johnson, Jair McAllister, Shaaron Lewis, Kimani Melius.