India Tour of West Indies in Scheduling Conflict
The India cricket team’s tour of the West Indies is facing a scheduling issue. Rohit Sharma’s side is set to take on the hosts in the first Test match, slated to begin on July 12. However, the West Indies team is involved in the ICC World Cup 2023 qualifiers until July 9. With two days of travel from Harare to Roseau, the India vs West Indies first Test could be rescheduled.
Travel Logistics Complicate Matters
The problem of getting from Harare to Roseau, the capital of the Caribbean island, further complicates matters. Usually, international travel takes close to two days. Cricket West Indies (CWI) has often fielded different teams for white-ball and red-ball matches, but this time there is some overlap. Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Roston Chase, and Alzarri Joseph are all part of both squads.
Conclusion
With the ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifiers ending on July 9, the West Indies team will face India in a Test series beginning on July 12 in Dominica. The logistical issue of traveling from Harare to Roseau makes it difficult to keep the original schedule. CWI has often used different teams for white-ball and red-ball matches, but this time there is some overlap.