Holder rested as West Indies announce 12-member squad for Tests
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West Indies has announced a 12-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh.
Wicketkeeper-batter Devon Thomas, Anderson Phillip and Gudakesh Motie have been included in the squad led by Kraigg Brathwaite.
Raymon Reifer, a 31-year-old allrounder who has played one test — against New Zealand in 2017 was also included in the squad.
Former captain Jason Holder has been rested for the Tests while fast bowler Kemar Roach will be added if he recovers from an injury sustained in county cricket.
“Devon Thomas has been knocking on the door for quite some time," West Indies lead selector Desmond Haynes said.
“He has done extremely well in our franchise cricket system and we view this as a good opportunity to give him a go.” Haynes said Reifer had also performed impressively in the domestic four-day competition.
“So again, we are giving opportunities to guys who are performing,” he said. "We think Gudakesh Motie is one of those guys who is also bowling well, and we think it will be a good opportunity for him to be involved.”
The two-match series will begin on 16 June at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. The second game of the series will be played at the Darren Sammy Stadium in St.Lucia.
Squad:
Kraigg Brathwaite (Captain), Jermaine Blackwood (Vice-Captain), Nkrumah Bonner, John Campbell, Joshua Da Silva, Alzarri Joseph, Kyle Mayers, Gudakesh Motie, Anderson Phillip, Raymon Reifer, Jayden Seales, Devon Thomas. Tagernarine Chanderpaul (Reserve), Shermon Lewis (Reserve).
