Kemar Roach Ruled Out of West Indies Test Tour of England

Kemar Roach, the veteran West Indies fast bowler, has been ruled out of the upcoming Test tour of England due to a knee injury. Roach, who turns 36 on Sunday, sustained the injury while playing for Surrey in the County Championship.

Roach has been a key member of the West Indies Test team for over a decade, taking 270 wickets in 72 matches. He has been particularly effective in England, claiming 61 wickets in 16 Tests.

Roach's absence is a blow to the West Indies, who are already without injured all-rounder Jason Holder. However, the team has called up uncapped fast bowler Jeremiah Louis as a replacement.

Louis, 24, has impressed for St Kitts and Nevis in recent years. He has taken 50 wickets in 12 first-class matches, including 18 wickets in the ongoing West Indies Championship.

West Indies lead selector Desmond Haynes said: "Kemar's skill and experience in English conditions will be missed. However, this opportunity has been long in the making for Jeremiah Louis. He certainly has the skill and experience to make an impact in England."

The West Indies are scheduled to play three Tests against England, starting at Lord's on July 10. They will also play a warm-up match against a County Select XI in Beckenham from July 3-6.

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