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No Alzarri Joseph; Kemar Roach Returns As West Indies Announce Squad For South Africa Tests

Roach returns for SA Tests [X]Roach returns for SA Tests [X]

In a significant development, Cricket West Indies has named a strong 15-member squad for the upcoming Test series against South Africa. West Indies will face South Africa in a two-match Test series this month. The first Test is scheduled at Queen's Park in Trinidad, while the decider will be played at the National Stadium in Guyana. 


Roach returns, Alzarri Joseph rested for SA Tests

Veteran pacer Kemar Roach makes his comeback for the two-match home series after missing the recently held England Tests. 

Roach has been incredible in home conditions and is expected to play a key role for the Men in Maroon. 

Meanwhile, West Indies' Test vice-captain Alzarri Joseph won't participate in the South Africa Tests. 

According to head coach Andre Coley, Joseph has been rested for the series due to workload management. 

"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," Coley stated. 

In Joseph's absence, keeper-batter Joshua Da Silva will be Kraigg Brathwaite's deputy. Among others, Jason Holder, Shamar Joseph, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Jayden Seales and Gudakesh Motie are the familiar faces, while the eyes will also be on Justin Greaves, Mikyle Louis, Keacy Carty and Jomel Warrican. 

West Indies squad for South Africa Tests

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