West Indies have opted to bat first in the 1st Test against India in Dominica. WI skipper Kraigg Brathwaite announced that the team is going with two spinners on dry pitch. Both Rahkeem Cornwall and Jomel Warrican have been included in XI. Talented batter Alick Athanaze is making his debut in red-ball cricket.
West Indies Playing XI vs IND 1st Test
1. Kraigg Brathwaite (C)
2. Tagenarine Chanderpaul
3. Raymon Reifer
4. Jermaine Blackwood
5. Alick Athanaze
6. Rahkeem Cornwall
7. Joshua Da Silva (WK)
8. Jason Holder
9. Alzarri Joseph
10. Kemar Roach
11. Jomel Warrican
After a disappointing ICC World Cup Qualifiers, the West Indies will shift their focus to red-ball cricket. The Islanders are set to host India for a multi-format series, starting on July 12. The first Test between India and the West Indies will kick off in Dominica on Wednesday. Team India, who enjoy a dominant record against the Windies, will aim to secure a winning start to the new WTC cycle.
In recent years, India has established themselves as a formidable force not only at home but overseas tours as well. Out of the eight series played in the last three years, India has lost only one, with their only defeat coming against South Africa in December 2021.
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Despite the West Indies’ historical dominance in cricket, India has remained unbeaten against them for over two decades, with their last defeat in the Caribbean coming way back in 2002.
With the depth and experience Team India have, they will be favourites to take the two-match Test series.
The West Indies, on the other hand, are going through a decline. While the Kraigg Brathwaite-led side has shown some promising performances at home, they have struggled to maintain consistency.
IND vs WI 1st Test: What to expect in West Indies Playing XI?
- Jason Holder is set to keep his place despite recent poor outings.
- Veteran pacer Kemar Roach will lead the bowling attack for WI against India.
- Alick Athanaze is making his debut in IND vs WI 1st Test.
- Skipper Kraigg Brathwaite and talented Tagenarine Chanderpaul will open the innings.
- Joshua Da Silva will keep wickets in the 1st Test.
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WI Squad India Tests: Kraigg Brathwaite (Captain), Jermaine Blackwood (Vice Captain), Alick Athanaze, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Rahkeem Cornwall, Joshua Da Silva (wicketkeeper), Shannon Gabriel, Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Kirk McKenzie, Raymon Reifer, Kemar Roach, Jomel Warrican
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