Justin Greaves, Kevin Sinclair return as West Indies name squad for Bangladesh Tests

In-form batter Justin Greaves and spinner Kevin Sinclair have returned to the West Indies Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Bangladesh, starting on November 22 in North Sound.

Led by Kraigg Brathwaite, the squad features a mix of seasoned, in-form players and fresh talent. Greaves makes his return after a sensational run in the domestic white-ball competition, where he scored three centuries. Sinclair is also back in the squad as a valuable spin-bowling option, while Jason Holder will miss the series as he continues rehabilitation for a shoulder injury.

Ahead of the Test series, captain Kraigg Brathwaite will lead a CWI Select XI in a two-day warm-up match against Bangladesh, scheduled for November 17 and 18 at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua.

“We expect the series against Bangladesh to be a competitive one between two emerging squads. The build-up to the series, through the two-day warm-up match and training camp, will provide us with the best possible preparation, as they will afford opportunities for both experienced and emerging players to fine-tune their skills ahead of the Test series,” said head coach Andre Coley.

Bangladesh will tour the West Indies for an all-format series, with three ODIs and three T20Is set to follow the second Test in Kingston on December 4.

Currently, West Indies and Bangladesh sit at the bottom of the World Test Championship table, and the series will not impact the race for the finalists in next year’s summit clash at Lord’s.

West Indies Test squad: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Joshua Da Silva (vc), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Mikyle Louis, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Kevin Sinclair, Jomel Warrican.