West Indies Announces Preparation Camp Squad for India vs West Indies Test Series
With only two weeks left until the IND vs WI Test, Cricket West Indies has unveiled a preparatory squad for the series. Kraigg Brathwaite will be at the helm, but there are some prominent absentees due to the World Cup Qualifiers. The West Indies are stationed in Zimbabwe until the 9th of July, three days before the India vs West Indies 1st Test in Dominica.
Absence of All-Format Players
It is important to note that the squad announced is for the preparation camp only. Several West Indies all-format players are presently in Zimbabwe for the World Cup Qualifiers and are expected to be part of the 1st Test if they make it in time. Players such as Jason Holder, Nicholas Pooran, Roston Chase, Kyle Mayers and Alzarri Joseph are all likely to feature. The West Indies have their last Super Six game on the 7th of July, with the final on the 9th.
Traveling From Harare to Dominica
The journey from Harare to Dominica is lengthy and there are very few flights available. This puts the participation of the all-format players in doubt. If the West Indies make it to the final, they could possibly field a full-strength team.
Conclusion
Cricket West Indies has announced a preparatory squad for the IND vs WI Test series, with Kraigg Brathwaite in charge. The presence of the all-format players in the 1st Test is uncertain due to the World Cup Qualifiers and the limited flights from Harare to Dominica. If the West Indies make it to the final, they could field a full-strength team.