West Indies Shamar Joseph ruled out of India series, Who replaces him?

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West Indies Shamar Joseph ruled out of India series: West Indies have suffered a major setback ahead of the Test series against India, with fast bowler Shamar Joseph ruled out of the two-match series. Shamar will be unable to play in the series due to injury, and Cricket West Indies has named uncapped all-rounder Johanan Lane in his place. The first match of the series between India and West Indies will be played in Ahmedabad on October 2.

Why Shamar Joseph ruled out of the Test series against India?

West Indies Cricket posted on its X account, "Johanan Lane will replace Shamar Joseph for the Test series against India. Joseph has been ruled out due to injury and will be re-evaluated before the limited-overs series against Bangladesh." West Indies Cricket, however, did not provide details about Joseph's injury. Joseph's absence from the crucial series against India is a major blow to the visiting team.

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Who will replace Shamar Joseph against India?

22-year-old Johann Layne has been included in the West Indies squad as Shamar Joseph's replacement. The Barbados all-rounder has played 19 first-class matches in his career, scoring 495 runs in 32 innings, including two half-centuries.

Squad Update ?

Johann Layne has replaced Shamar Joseph in the squad for the test series against India.

Joseph has been ruled out due to an injury and will be re-evaluated ahead of the Bangladesh limited overs series.#INDvsWI | #MenInMaroon pic.twitter.com/2z5uiZSicu

— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) September 26, 2025

Johann Layne impressed most with his bowling. He took 66 wickets in his first-class career at an average of 22.28. He has taken five wickets in an innings four times.

West Indies' updated squad against India

Roston Chase (captain), Jomel Warrican, Kevalan Anderson, Alick Ethanje, John Campbell, Tejnarayan Chanderpaul, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph, Johan Lyne, Brandon King, Anderson Phillip, Khary Pierre and Jayden Seales.

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