Kraigg Brathwaite has been focused while the Antilles announces a team of 15 members for series of tests against India

In a significant development for the Cricket of the Antilles, the Cricket Antilles (CWI) announced his team of 15 members for the next two test series in Indianew ICC World Test Championship cycle. The series, which begins on October 2, will be the first outdoor game for the team of the new WTC cycle and their first test tour in India since 2018.

Notable inclusions and omission of Kraigg Brathwaite from India Test Series

The team, led by Roston Chaseoffers several key changes compared to the team that recently faced Australia. The most notable omission is that of the former captain Kraigg Brathwaite,, A veteran of 100 test caps. The exclusion of Brathwaite comes after being excluded from the XI for the final test against Australia earlier this year due to a decrease in form. Are also missing Keacy Carty, Johann Layne And Mikyle Louis.

To strengthen the range of strikers, in particular against the Indian spin attack, the selectors recalled Tagenarine Chanderpaul And Alick Athanize. Chanderpaul, who played a test for the last time in January 2024, could be associated John Campbell At the top of the order. Meanwhile, spinner of the left arm Khary Pierre received his first appeal test, following a stellar performance in the Antilles championship where he exceeded the charts with 41 counters at an average of 13.56. It will serve as a second specialized spinner alongside the vice-captain JOMEL WARRICAN. The team also includes the promising Kevlon AndersonWho keeps his place.

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Composition and details of the Antilles squad series and the series

The 15 -members team has a mixture of experience and emerging talents. The group of strikers includes the captain Roston ChaseCampbell, Chanderpaul, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Brandon King, Kevlon Anderson and Athanaze. The bowling rhythm quota is great, with Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Anderson Phillip And Jayden seals. Spin’s attack will be led by Vice-Capitaine Warrican, with the support of Pierre and Chase. GUDAKESH Motion was rested to manage your workload before ICC T20 World Cup In February and March next year.

The team is expected to leave the Caribbean on September 22 and arrive in Ahmedabad on September 24. The first test will take place at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad, while the second will be held at the Arun Jaitley Cricket stadium in Delhi. Interestingly, only four players from the current team, Chase, Hope, Alzarri and Warrican, were part of the Antilles team who did a tour in India in 2018-2019. The two test series is a crucial part of the Antilles campaign in the new world test championship cycle, after a 3-0 defeat against Australia.

Squad des Antilles for two -game matches against India tests:

Roston Chase (C), Jomel Warrican, Kevlon Anderson, Alick Athanaze, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Anderson Phillip, Khary Pierre, Jayden Seales

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