Cricket West Indies (CWI) named Kraigg Brathwaite as the skipper of a 15-player squad for their upcoming Australia tour. The series, which is part of the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, will comprise two red-ball fixtures.
With hopes of improving their position in the World Test Championship table, Brathwaite wil lead a squad that includes seven uncapped players for their second series of the WTC cycle.
West Indies currently sit in the sixth spot following a draw and a loss against India earlier this year.
Pacer Alzarri Joseph has been named as Brathwaite’s deputy as West Indies look to conquer Australia with a new-looking side. The seven uncapped players include batter Zachary McCaskie, wicket-keeper Tevin Imlach; all-rounders Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge and Kevin Sinclair, as well as fast bowlers Akeem Jordan and Shamar Joseph.
The likes of Jason Holder and Kyle Mayers are skipping the series to focus on domestic white-ball opportunities.
