West Indies Vs. South Africa will play a test series at Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad, from August 7. Both teams are passionate about this marvelous and competitive test series, for which they announced their squads.
West Indies Finalize Squad and Prepare for Upcoming Test Series Against South Africa
It sounds like the West Indies are gearing up with a balanced squad for their series in Trinidad. The team for the upcoming series closely mirrors the one that played in England, with Keacy Carty and the uncapped Bryan Charles being the only players without Test experience.
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Coley mentioned, “We’ve chosen a squad that blends experience with youthful talent, aiming to optimize our performance in Trinidad and Guyana.
With Joseph unavailable, wicketkeeper Joshua Da Silva has been appointed vice-captain of Guyana.
West Indies have announced their Test squad for the series against South Africa, featuring the return of a senior fast bowler.
The West Indies have unveiled their squad for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship series against South Africa, starting on August 7.
Pacer Kemar Roach returns to the squad after last playing a Test against Australia earlier this year.
However, Alzarri Joseph, the Test side’s vice-captain, will be rested to manage his workload. Off-spinner Kevin Sinclair is also absent as he recovers from an injury.
Head coach Andre Coley explained, “We’ve chosen to rest vice-captain Alzarri Joseph for this series. He has been under significant strain recently, and this break will help him recover and return to top form.
West Indies Squad: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Joshua Da Silva (vc), 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 squad.
South Africa’s Red-Ball Camp and Squad Announcement: A Strategic Approach for the West Indies Series
Johannesburg: Red-ball head coach Shukri Conrad has announced a 16-player squad for the two-match Test series against the West Indies, starting on August 7 in Trinidad and Tobago.
Matthew Breetzke, the Dafabet Warriors batter, earns his first Test call-up after an impressive domestic season. He scored 322 runs at an average of 46, including a highest score of 188. He also captained South Africa A in a four-day match against India A in December.
Wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton returns to the red-ball squad for the first time since South Africa’s home series against the West Indies in March 2023.
All-rounder Marco Jansen will be rested for this series.
The upcoming two-match series, part of the ICC World Test Championship, marks South Africa’s first visit to the Caribbean since their 2-0 series victory in June 2021.
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Conrad commented, “We’re excited to return to Test cricket after a busy period of limited-overs games. This tour is crucial for improving our position in the ICC World Test Championship, so we’ve selected our strongest squad and expect solid performances in the Caribbean. Matthew Breetzke joins us after a standout season. Resting Marco Jansen allows him time to recover and maintain peak physical and mental condition given the season’s demands. “Half of our squad will participate in a camp in Durban next week,” Conrad added.
Protea Test squad against West Indies
Temba Bavuma, David Bedingham, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Dane Piedt, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbss, Ryan Rickelton, and Kyle Verreynne.
These players are scheduled to attend a red-ball camp in Durban from July 15 to 19.
The squad will assemble in Trinidad and Tobago on July 27. Players involved in the Major League Cricket final on July 28 will join the team on July 29.
Tour Itinerary
⦁ Warm-up Match
July 31 – August 3 at 10:00 local time
West Indies Invitational XI vs South Africa – Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago
⦁ Test Series
1. 07 – 11 August at 10:00 local time
West Indies vs South Africa – Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago
2. 15 – 19 August at 10:00 local time
West Indies vs South Africa – Guyana National Stadium, Guyana
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