West Indies announce squad for home test series against South Africa, vice-captain Alzarri Joseph rested

West Indies will host South Africa for two test matches from August 7 to 19.

On Friday, the Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced a 15-man squad for the upcoming home test series against South Africa. Vice-captain and fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been rested from this series.

Kraigg Brathwaite-led side will host Temba Bavuma-led South Africa for two test matches. The first test will get underway on August 7 in Trinidad and Tobago and the second test is slated to start on August 15 in Guyana.

West Indies squad to face South Africa in the two-test home series:

Kraigg Brathwaite (Captain), Joshua Da Silva (Vice-Captain), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Bryan Charles, Justin Greaves, Jason Holder, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Shamar Joseph, Mikyle Louis, Gudakesh Motie, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican.

West Indies are coming off a 3-0 thrashing at the hands of England

While announcing the squad, Head Coach Andre Coley said, “The squad we have chosen for this series is a balanced mix of experience and youth, strategically selected to maximize our performance in the conditions of Trinidad and Guyana. We have decided to rest our vice-captain Alzarri Joseph for this series. Alzarri has had a considerable workload recently, and this break will allow him to recuperate and return to peak performance. Kevin Sinclair is presently recovering from an injury.”

South Africa test squad for West Indies tour:

Temba Bavuma (C), David Bedingham, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Dane Piedt, Migael Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, and Kyle Verreynne

Test series schedule:

7 – 11 Aug 2024 1st test Match Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago

15 – 19 Aug 2024 2nd test Match National Stadium, Guyana

The test series will be followed by three T20Is, all to be played at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago.

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