Cricket west Indies (CWI) named a 15-player team for three matches in England, starting July 10. Kraigg Brathwaite will stay as a captain, and fast bowler Alzarri Joseph will still be the vice-captain. Jason Holder would be keen to make a mark that he is not done yet after missing out on T20 WC 2024 selection due to an injury.
Jason Holder Returns To West Indies Squad After Skipping Australia Series
Former captain and all rounder Jason Holder has been recalled to the team after missing the previous series in Australia. The last time West Indies played in white jerseys, they secured a historic test win against Australia in Brisbane. This victory allowed them to draw the series 1-1 and ended their 27-year dry period without a test win in Australia.
West Indies lead selector Desmond Haynes said he is confident about the team for the England series, He states that:
“The squad has been shaped with both experience and emerging talent, ensuring a strong balance as we face the challenge of playing in English conditions. Over the past year, our red-ball program has continued to develop,”
“Following our victory in the last Test in Australia in January, it is evident that we are seeing the fruits of that investment. Each player selected has earned their place through consistent performances and hard work. We are confident that this blend of seasoned players and emerging faces will perform admirably against England,”
In addition to Holder, West Indies will also have the return of skilled fast bowler Jayden Seales, who missed the Australian series due to Injury.
West Indies recent Test performances
The West Indies team is currently sixth in the 2023-25 world test championship (WTC) standings. They won their last test series against England 1-0 at home in 2022. However, in their most recent series in England, the hosts secured a 2-1 victory in 2020.
The upcoming Test at Lord’s marks the farewell match for legendary pacer James Anderson, who announced his retirement last month. After the Lord’s match, the series will move to Nottingham and Birmingham for the last two tests.
In their recent test series in India, England suffered a 4-1 defeat at the hands of the hosts. They currently occupy the bottom position in the nine-team world test championship (WTC) table, having won only three out of 10 games.
Both of the teams are currently the part of 2024 T20 World Cup played in the West Indies and USA
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