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West Indies announce their Test squad for James Anderson's farewell series; Jason Holder and young pacer make comeback
23-year-old Mikyle Louis has received his maiden Test call-up as West Indies Cricket Board announced the squad for the three-Test series against England.
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West Indies on June 4 announced their squad for three-Test series against England scheduled to be played in July. Uncapped opening batter Mikyle Louis has been picked in the squad. The first Test of the series at the Lord’s starting July 10 will be legendary England pacer James Anderson's farewell Test.
Alzarri Joseph has been named as Kraigg Brathwaite's deputy. Young pacer Jayden Seales and all-rounder Jason Holder are making a comeback. Seales missed the Test series against Australia due to an injury whereas Holder pulled out of the tour.
The 23-year-old Loius has been picked on the back of impressive performances in his debut First-Class season. He has scored 682 runs from seven games at an average of 48.71 including three centuries and four fifties in the red-ball format.
"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," Cricket West Indies (CWI) chief selector Desmond Haynes said.
"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, 19-year-old Isai Thorne will travel with the squad as a development player. The young pacer bagged 31 wickets from eight games at an average of 16.29 in his debut First-Class season.
West Indies Test squad for England tour:
Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Alick Athanaze, Joshua Da Silva, Jason Holder, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph (vc), Shamar Joseph, Mikyle Louis, Zachary McCaskie, Kirk McKenzie, Gudakesh Motie, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Kevin Sinclair
England looking to rise from the bottom
England are currently at the bottom of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 points table with just 21 points from 10 Tests including three wins. After a famous win at the Gabba, West Indies are in the sixth place.
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