Cricket West Indies (CWI) has introduced a 16-member squad for the extremely anticipated three-match Check sequence in opposition to Australia, set to start on June 25 at Kensington Oval, Barbados. This sequence marks the start of the 2025-2027 ICC World Check Championship cycle and carries the added status of contesting the Sir Frank Worrell Trophy.
New WTC cycle, new faces in West Indies squad
The squad, led by Roston Chase with Jomel Warrican as vice-captain, includes a mix of expertise and contemporary expertise. Notably, John Campbell returns to the fold after a prolific home season, whereas uncapped top-order batter Kevlon Anderson earns his maiden call-up following spectacular performances in home cricket. Keacy Carty is recalled on the again of his latest ODI kind, and ODI vice-captain Brandon King secures his first Check inclusion. White-ball captain Shai Hope additionally returns to the red-ball squad, aiming to bolster the batting lineup.
Notable absentees among the many quick bowlers
The tempo assault might be spearheaded by Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph — the latter being the one participant from IPL 2025 included within the squad. Younger quick bowler Johann Layne, who has claimed 63 wickets in 17 first-class matches, and Anderson Phillip, contemporary from a five-wicket haul for West Indies A, present additional depth. Spin duties might be dealt with by captain Roston Chase and vice-captain Jomel Warrican.
Veteran pacer Kemar Roach, a mainstay of the West Indies assault for over a decade, has been omitted from the squad, a call CWI described as a part of their technique to spend money on rising expertise.
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West Indies’ squad for the upcoming Check sequence in opposition to West Indies
Roston Chase (captain), Jomel Warrican, 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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