West Indies tour of England (2024)

[hassan918]

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Senior Men’s Selection Panel has unveiled the 15-member squad set to tour England for the three-Test Richards Botham series, which starts at Lord's on Wednesday, 10 July 2024.

Test matches between these two rivals date back to 1928 when the West Indies made their first trip to England. The Teams now compete for the Richards Botham Trophy, named in honour of West Indies legend Sir Vivian Richards and England great Lord Ian Botham.

Captain Kraigg Brathwaite will continue his leadership role, with fast bowler Alzarri Joseph again serving as Vice-Captain. The team is scheduled to arrive in England on 23 June for a training camp at Tonbridge School, ahead of a 4-day warm-up match at Beckingham commencing on the 4 July.

The West Indies 15-member test squad is as follows:

Kraigg Brathwaite (Captain)
Alick Athanaze
Joshua Da Silva
Jason Holder
Kavem Hodge
Tevin Imlach
Alzarri Joseph (Vice-Captain)
Shamar Joseph
Mikyle Louis
Zachary McCaskie
Kirk McKenzie
Gudakesh Motie
Kemar Roach
Jayden Seales
Kevin Sinclair

These players will be supported by the following team management unit:

Head Coach - Andre Coley
Team Manager - Rawl Lewis
Assistant Coach - Jimmy Adams
Assistant Coach - Rayon Griffith
Assistant Coach - Shaun Tait
Physiotherapist - Dr. Denis Byam
Strength & Conditioning Coach - Ronald Rogers
Team Masseuse - Fitzbert Alleyne
Team Analyst - Avenesh Seetram

West Indies' last test match was a resounding victory in Australia earlier this year. Since then, all selected players were involved in the West Indies Championship, which concluded in April and was won by the Guyana Harpy Eagles.

19-year-old fast bowler, Isai Thorne will travel with the squad as a development player, following impressive performances in this debut First Class season taking 31 wickets at average 16.29 in his first eight matches.

The West Indies are the current holders of the Richards Botham Trophy following the 1-0 Home Test Series win in March 2022.

Richard Botham Test Series Match Schedule:

• Thursday 4 – 7 July 2024: 4-Day Warm-Up Match at Beckingham
• Wednesday 10 - 14 July 2024: 1st Test Match at Lord’s
• Thursday 18 – 22 July 2024: 2nd Test Match at Trent Bridge
• Friday 26 – 30 July 2024: 3rd Test Match at Edgbaston

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[The Bald Eagle]

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced an updated 15-member squad for the three-Test Richards Botham series in England, starting on 10 July 2024 at Lord's. The squad features one significant change: Kemar Roach has been replaced by St. Kitts & Nevis’ fast bowler, Jeremiah Louis due to Roach's ongoing rehabilitation from a knee injury sustained during the County Championship in England.

Lead Selector the Most Honorable Dr. Desmond Haynes remarked “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 Richards Botham series, named after West Indies legend Sir Vivian Richards and England great Lord Ian Botham, is a historic rivalry dating back to 1928 when the West Indies first toured England.

West Indies Test Squad:

19-year-old fast bowler Isai Thorne will join the squad as a development player.

Team Management Unit:
Head Coach: Andre Coley
Team Manager: Rawl Lewis
Assistant Coaches: Jimmy Adams, Rayon Griffith, Shaun Tait
Physiotherapist: Dr. Denis Byam
Strength & Conditioning Coach: Ronald Rogers
Team Masseuse: Fitzbert Alleyne
Team Analyst: Avenesh Seetram

The squad have been in a training camp at Tonbridge School and will play a 3-day warm-up match against the England Lions at Beckenham starting on 4 July.

Fixtures for England series:​

Wednesday 3 July 2024	3-Day Warm-Up Match	Beckenham
Wednesday 10 July 2024	1st Test Match	Lord’s
Thursday 18 July 2024	2nd Test Match	Trent Bridge
Friday 26 July 2024	3rd Test Match	Edgbaston

 

[BouncerGuy]

Squad announced for England Men’s first two Test matches versus West Indies

England Men's selection panel has named a 14-strong squad for the first two Test matches of the three-match Test series against West Indies starting at Lord’s on Wednesday, 10 July 2024.

England Men's Test Squad:

Ben Stokes (Durham) Captain

James Anderson (Lancashire) (First Test only)

Gus Atkinson (Surrey)

Shoaib Bashir (Somerset)

Harry Brook (Yorkshire)

Zak Crawley (Kent)

Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire)

Dan Lawrence (Surrey)

Dillon Pennington (Nottinghamshire)

Ollie Pope (Surrey)

Matthew Potts (Durham)

Joe Root (Yorkshire)

Jamie Smith (Surrey)

Chris Woakes (Warwickshire)

Two players have been selected for the first time at this level –Nottinghamshire seamer Dillon Pennington and Surrey batter Jamie Smith, who will also be available to keep wicket. Both have been standout performers in the Vitality County Championship Division One this season. Surrey seamer Gus Atkinson is the only other uncapped player. He was part of the squad for the Test tour of India earlier this year.

Pennington, 25, who joined Nottinghamshire this year from Worcestershire, has been showing his promise with the ball, taking 29 Championship wickets at an average of 23.03 in the top flight.

The attacking right-hand batter Smith, who has been in spectacular form this campaign, helping Surrey consolidate their top spot in Division One, has scored 507 runs at an average of 50.70. He is set to be rewarded with his Test debut next week at Lord’s and add to his England ODI credentials when he debuted last summer against Ireland.

Warwickshire seamer Chris Woakes returns to the Test squad for the first time since July 2023, when he was awarded the Player of the Series during the Ashes series against Australia.

Commenting on the selected squad, ECB Managing Director for England Men's Cricket, Rob Key, said:

"The first Test of the summer is always a special moment, but it will be extra poignant with it being Jimmy’s (Anderson) last Test before he retires. He has given everything to the sport since his Test debut in 2003. We all would like to wish him well as he walks out at Lord’s for the last time for England.”

"We are looking forward to getting the season underway against a strong West Indies side in what will be an excellent Test series.”

 

[Markhor]

Surprising England squad.

Jamie Smith is an attacking batsman who's performed well for Surrey this season but not renowned for his keeping.

Didn't expect Ollie Robinson to be omitted entirely. Woakes is 35 so this may be his last home summer, and with Anderson's imminent farewell, it'll be a very inexperienced seam attack.

WI have a more settled attack with Joseph, Joseph, Seales and Holder though Roach's injury is a big blow. Batting is weaker than England's especially in the middle-order.

Should be an intriguing series.

 

[sweep_shot]

England haven't won in West Indies in almost 20 years. Can they end the drought?

 

[nish_mate]

England haven't won in West Indies in almost 20 years. Can they end the drought?

Windiest are touring England, atleast read it correctly

 

[sweep_shot]

Windiest are touring England, atleast read it correctly

Oops! I read it wrong. Thanks for correcting me.

Opposite is also true. West Indies haven't won a Test series in England in 21st century. Can they end the drought?

I believe this is supposed to be Anderson's final series. All the best to the legend.

 

[PakLFC]

I see a bit of improvement in the Windies. The game would greatly improve of they could get anywhere near their past brilliance.