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West Indies Rests Shai Hope And Alzarri Joseph For Bangladesh Tests
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News18•14-10-2026, 12:17
West Indies Rests Shai Hope And Alzarri Joseph For Bangladesh Tests
- •Wicketkeeper-batter Shai Hope has been rested for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh starting October 28 in Dhaka.
- •Kevin Wickham has earned his maiden call-up to the senior West Indies squad following an impressive performance in the 2026 West Indies Championship.
- •Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been withdrawn from the series following a routine medical assessment to manage his workload and prevent injury risks.
- •All-rounder Keemo Paul has been added to the 15-member Test squad as a replacement for Alzarri Joseph.
- •Roston Chase will captain the side, with Jomel Warrican serving as vice-captain for the tour led by head coach Daren Sammy.
Key Questions Answered
Wicketkeeper-batter Shai Hope, who captains the team in ODIs and T20Is, has been rested for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh after an extended run across all three formats.
Kevin Wickham earned his maiden call-up to the senior team following an impressive performance in the 2026 West Indies Championship, where he scored three consecutive centuries.
Alzarri Joseph was withdrawn following a routine medical assessment and consultation with specialists. Cricket West Indies decided to manage his workload to avert the risk of injury associated with the high-intensity demands of consecutive red-ball matches.
