West Indies cricket has made some bold moves , while naming their squad for the upcoming two Test match series against India which is started from 2 october. After a though 3-0 defeat at home against Australia, the selectors have gone for a mix of recalls and new faces .
The biggest headlines are return of opener Tagenarine Chanderpaul and middle order batter Alick Athanaze along with the maiden test call up khary Pierre. Kraigg Brathwaite, along with keacy carty, mikyle Louis and Johann Layne have been dropped.
West Indies Test Squad
Rostan chase(c), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Brandon king,Kelvon Anderson, Shai Hope, John Campbell, Alick Athanaze, Tevin Imlach justin Greaves, Anderson phillip , Alzarri Joseph, shamar Joseph, Jayden seales
Players Return
Tagenarine Chanderpaul, brings much-needed stability at the top of the order. His defensive style and patience are qualities the West Indies desperately need against India’s strong bowling attack. With Brathwaite dropped, Chanderpaul’s role becomes even more important to provide a solid foundation.
Alick Athanaze also returns after doing well in domestic cricket. He is a naturally aggressive batter and could bring some energy to the middle order. His skills against spin will be important.
New faces in westindies Squad
The most exciting news is the selection of Khary Pierre, who has been given his maiden Test call-up. India’s pitches usually help spin bowlers, and Pierre’s left-arm spin could be very useful. If he gets a chance to play, this will be a big opportunity for him to prove his talent.
Big Decision
The selectors have made some tough calls by leaving out experienced opener Kraigg Brathwaite. He has been a key part of the team for many years but his recent form has been poor. The decision shows that the West Indies are now focusing on building for the future. Dropping Carty, Louis, and Layne also shows that only consistent performers will be kept in the squad.