West Indies Recall Sinclair, Phillip for Bangladesh Tests; Holder Misses Out

West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder will miss the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh due to ongoing shoulder rehabilitation. The series, scheduled to begin on November 22 in Antigua, will see the return of offspinner Kevin Sinclair and right-arm quick Anderson Phillip to the Test squad.

Sinclair, who missed the recent Test series against South Africa due to injury, has recovered and will bolster the West Indies' spin attack. Phillip, who last played a Test in December 2022, has impressed with his recent performances for Trinidad & Tobago in the domestic 50-over competition and Lancashire in the English county championship.

Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph, who was rested for the South Africa series due to his heavy workload, has also returned to the Test fold. Joseph, who is currently playing in the T20I series against England, will be a key member of the West Indies' pace attack.

Despite Joseph's return, Joshua Da Silva will retain his role as vice-captain, a position he assumed during Joseph's absence. Making way for the returnees are spinners Gudakesh Motie and Bryan Charles. Motie, who has been playing in the white-ball games against England, has been dropped from the Test side after unimpressive performances against South Africa. Charles, who was expected to make his Test debut in the South Africa series, has also been omitted.

The West Indies will also play a two-day warm-up match against Bangladesh from November 17-18 at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua. Kraigg Brathwaite will lead a CWI Select XI, which includes several promising young players, in the warm-up match.

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