TOP STORIES
West Indies name squad for India series, Kraigg Brathwaite dropped
West Indies have named their squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against India starting on October 2. In a surprising move, veteran player and former skipper Kraigg Brathwaite has been dropped from the 15-member squad. West Indies, meanwhile, have included Alick Athanaze and Tagenarine Chanderpaul n the squad. There has also been a maiden Test call-up for left-arm spinner Khary Pierre.
"The return of Tagenarine Chanderpaul is to help transform our fortunes at the top of the order given the recent struggles, with Alick Athanaze being added for his strengths and qualities against spin bowling. Khary is included for the first time as our second spinner in what we expect to be helpful conditions," West Indies head coach Daren Sammy said in a statement.
The first test between West Indies and India will begin on October 2 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. And the second Test will be played from October 10 to 14 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
West Indies Test squad for India series: Roston Chase (capt), Jomel Warrican (vice-capt), Kevlon Anderson, Alick Athanaze, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Anderson Phillip, Khary Pierre, Jayden Seales.
Tags
More News
India lock in star-studded squads for white-ball series against West Indies
India have unveiled their squads for the upcoming white-ball assignment against West Indies, with the three-match ODI series scheduled to get underway on September 27. The squad features Indian batting pair Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, as preparations for the ODI World Cup 2027 will commence with this series. Rohit Sharma and ...
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson make massive gains in T20I batting rankings
Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has jumped one place to occupy the No. 2 position in the ICC men’s T20I batting rankings following his outstanding performance in the opening T20I against Afghanistan, in which he pummelled 82 off 32, launching seven boundaries and as many sixes.
With the gain of one spot, Abhishek has gone past Pakistan batter ...
Sri Lanka confirm squad for 2026 Women’s Asian Games
Sri Lanka have named a strong 15-member squad for the upcoming 2026 Women’s Asian Games, with Chamari Athapaththu set to lead the contingent. Sri Lanka will kick off their campaign on September 18 by clashing with Malaysian women. The squad sees a few notable names being left out despite having featured in the recently conclude...
“We are playing for our country”: Sanju Samson on competition with Sooryavanshi
Indian batter Sanju Samson made a thumping return to form, blasting his way to a fabulous 57 off 22 and inspiring India to a scintillating seven-wicket win over India in the second T20I on Tuesday in Delhi. Samson was under huge pressure heading into the second game given his dismal outing in the opening T20I, where he was dismissed for only 10 runs. Samson was a key performer ...
Jos Buttler surpasses Rohit Sharma to become second-highest T20I run-scorer
England batter Jos Buttler has overtaken Indian legend Rohit Sharma to become the second-highest run-scorer in men's T20I cricket, accomplishing a major milestone in his glittering career. Buttler got to the landmark achievement during England’s first T20I against Sri Lanka on Tuesday in Southampton, in which Buttler smashed a sensational 80 off 44
Android App
iOS App
YouTube
Instagram
Twitter