West Indies Announce Squad for England Tests; Seales and Holder Return
West Indies have named their squad for the upcoming Test series against England, including the return of Jayden Seales and Jason Holder. Uncapped opener Mikyle Louis earns a call-up after strong performances in domestic cricket.
West Indies have unveiled their squad for the upcoming three-Test series against England, set to commence in July. Led by captain Kraigg Brathwaite, the 15-man squad features the return of key players Jayden Seales and Jason Holder, along with the inclusion of uncapped opener Mikyle Louis.
Seales, who missed the previous series against Australia due to injury, marks his comeback to the squad, adding depth to the bowling attack. Meanwhile, Holder, who had made himself unavailable for the last tour, strengthens the team with his all-round abilities.
Louis, a 23-year-old opening batter, earns his maiden call-up to the West Indies Test squad on the back of impressive performances in domestic cricket. His debut First-Class season saw him amass 682 runs for the Leeward Island Hurricanes at an impressive average of 48.71.
In addition to the established names, the squad features emerging talent such as Isai Thorne, a 19-year-old fast bowler, who will travel with the team as a development player. Thorne's impressive debut First-Class season, which saw him claim 31 wickets at an average of 16.29, earned him recognition from the selectors.
Desmond Haynes, the lead selector for Cricket West Indies (CWI), expressed confidence in the squad's composition, stating that it strikes a balance between experience and emerging talent. With recent successes in red-ball cricket, including a victory in the last Test against Australia, the selectors believe that the team is well-equipped to tackle the challenges of English conditions.
The Test series, known as the Richards-Botham Trophy, is scheduled to commence at Lord's on July 10. As the West Indies prepare to take on England, anticipation builds for an exciting contest between the two cricketing nations.
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