West Indies name 15-member Test squad for Bangladesh series

West Indies have announced a 15-member squad for their upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh, with Roston Chase set to lead the side and Kevin Wickham earning his first call-up to the Test team.

The squad announcement, made on Wednesday, includes a notable absence in white-ball captain Shai Hope, who has been rested due to a demanding schedule across formats.

Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has also been left out as he undergoes a medical assessment. His workload will be carefully monitored under the terms of his agreement, according to the report.

Wickham’s maiden Test selection offers the young player an opportunity to establish himself at the highest level of the game as the Caribbean side prepares for a challenging assignment in Bangladesh.

The two-match series forms part of the ICC World Test Championship, adding further significance to the contest for both teams as they seek valuable points.

The opening Test will begin on October 28 in Mirpur, Dhaka, while the second match is scheduled to start on November 5 in Sylhet.

Before the series gets underway, West Indies will play a three-day warm-up match from October 22 to 24 to prepare for local conditions.

With Chase leading a squad featuring a fresh face in Wickham, the visitors will look to build momentum during the preparatory match and deliver a strong performance in the Test series.

Bangladesh, meanwhile, will aim to use home advantage to challenge the West Indies in the championship contest.

West Indies squad:

Roston Chase (c), Jomel Warrican (vc), Joshua Bishop, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Joshua Da Silva, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Keemo Paul, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Kevin Wickham

Series schedule:

First Test: October 28 – November 1, Mirpur

Second Test: November 5-9, Sylhet