A fine ODI batsman who has a lot to achieve in Test cricket, Shai Hope made a return to the red ball team of the West Indis as he was named in the 13 man provision squad of the West Indies to face South Africa in two Tests at home. However, a trimmed 13 man squad would further be announced on June 7.
Along with Hope, spin all-rounder Roston Chase has been selected in the squad, which would include a fresher in the form of 19-year-old quick Jayden Seales. Jahmar Hamilton, whose two international appearances for the Windies have come two years apart, once in Tests and once in ODIs (February this year), has also fina a place in the side as a backup wicketkeeper to Joshua da Silva.
Kieran Powell is another new name in the squad which was present on the Bangladesh tour but wasn’t picked for the Sri Lanka series. John Campbell has been sidelined for this tour. Fast bowler Chemar Holder was unavailable due to injury and the pacers in the squad include the likes of Shanon Gabriel, Jason Holder, Kemar Roach and Alzarri Joseph.
The two-match series would begin with the first Test from June 10 onward at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground. The last test for the Sir Vivian Richards Trophy, beginning on June 18 will also be played at the same venue.
Squad; Kraigg Brathwaite (capt), Jermaine Blackwood (vice-capt), Nkrumah Bonner, Darren Bravo, Roston Chase, Rahkeem Cornwall, Joshua Da Silva, Shannon Gabriel, Jahmar Hamilton, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Kyle Mayers, Kieran Powell, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican.