Pacer Kemar Roach Returns as West Indies Announce Test Squad for South Africa Series

New Delhi [India], August 3 West Indies have announced their squad for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship series against South Africa, which starts on August 7.

Pacer Kemar Roach has made a return to the team after his last Test appearance against Australia earlier this year. Roach had missed the England tour due to a knee injury sustained during the County Championship.

However, pacer Alzarri Joseph, the Test vice-captain, has been rested to manage his workload. Off-spinner Kevin Sinclair is also absent as he continues to recover from an injury.

Head coach Andre Coley explained, "We have decided to rest our vice-captain Alzarri Joseph for this series. Alzarri has had a considerable workload recently, and this break will allow him to recuperate and return to peak performance," as quoted by the ICC.

The squad closely mirrors the one that played in England recently, with Keacy Carty and Bryan Charles being the only uncapped players. Joshua Da Silva has been promoted to vice-captain in Joseph's absence.

West Indies have secured just one win in this World Test Championship cycle, but it was a notable victory against Australia on their home turf, with Shamar Joseph making a memorable debut with a seven-wicket haul at the Gabba.

West Indies Test Squad: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Joshua Da Silva (vc), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Bryan Charles, Justin Greaves, Jason Holder, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Shamar Joseph, Mikyle Louis, Gudakesh Motie, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican.