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West Indies Squad Announced: West Indies has announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match home Test (Pakistan tour of West Indies 2026) series. While fans have received a significant blow regarding this series, a fresh, young face is also ready to shine on the field. Let’s take a look at all the key details regarding the series and the announced squad
Alzarri Joseph Out, Joshua Bishop Gets Maiden Test Call-Up
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The most surprising news from the squad announcement is that star fast bowler Alzarri Joseph will not be part of this series.
In Joseph's absence, young left-arm spinner Joshua Bishop has been included in the national team for the first time. Bishop has earned this opportunity as a reward for his consistently impressive performances in domestic cricket.
Key Returns and Exclusions in the Squad
- Kirk McKenzie Returns: Top-order batsman Kirk McKenzie, a consistent run-scorer in first-class cricket, has regained his spot in the West Indies team.
- Anderson Phillip Dropped: Fast bowler Anderson Phillip, who was part of the recent series against Sri Lanka, has been dropped from the squad for the series against Pakistan.
West Indies Full Test Squad vs Pakistan
Roston Chase (Captain), Jomel Warrican (Vice-Captain), Joshua Bishop, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Joshua Da Silva, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Shai Hope, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Kirk McKenzie, Keemo Paul, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales.
West Indies vs Pakistan Test Series Schedule and Venue
The Test series between Pakistan and West Indies is set to begin on July 25. The match dates and venues are as follows:
- First Test Match: July 25 to July 29 | Venue: Tarouba
- Second Test Match: August 2 to August 6 | Venue: Port of Spain
West Indies Aiming to Boost ICC WTC Standings
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West Indies delivered an impressive performance in the recently concluded Test series against Sri Lanka, securing a 1-0 victory. With this win, the team has climbed to the 8th spot in the ICC Test Championship rankings. Now, under the leadership of captain Roston Chase, the team will aim to defeat Pakistan and further strengthen its position on the WTC points table.
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