Wickham earns maiden Test call-up for West Indies tour of Bangladesh

Gray unhappy with Hope omission, Chanderpaul pick

Former fast bowler is not happy that in-form batter Shai Hope is not in the West Indies Test squad for the two-match Test series in Bangladesh, starting later this month.

Shai Hope Rested, Kevin Wickham Gets Big Break In West Indies Test Squad

Kevin Wickham has earned his maiden Test call-up to the West Indies' 15-member squad for a two-match away series against Bangladesh, the Caribbean side's final assignment of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle.

West Indies announces Test squad vs Bangladesh: Shai Hope rested, Kevin Wikham gets maiden call-up

Alzarri Joseph will also miss out on the Test series as part of the workload management, following a routine assessment and specialist consultation.

West Indies rest Shai Hope for Bangladesh Tests with WTC final race heating up

West Indies have rested Shai Hope for their two-Test series against Bangladesh, with John Campbell returning, Keemo Paul replacing Alzarri Joseph and Kevin Wickham earning his maiden call-up.

Alzarri Joseph, Shai Hope to miss WI's two-Test series in Bangladesh

Alzarri Joseph has been "withdrawn" to manage his workload while Hope was rested keeping the ODI World Cup qualifiers in February 2027 in mind

BAN vs WI 2026: West Indies Announce 15-Member Test Squad; Shai Hope Rested, Roston Chase Named Captain | 🏏 LatestLY

Alzarri Joseph has been withdrawn due to workload management, and white-ball captain Shai Hope rested, for West Indies' upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh, set to begin on October 28, 2026. The decisions aim to manage player fitness for crucial tournaments, including the 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifiers. 🏏 BAN vs WI 2026: West Indies Announce 15-Member Test Squad; Shai Hope Rested, Roston Chase Named Captain.