West Indies Test Squad for Bangladesh Without Key Players

WicketPulse · 2026-10-13 · Original automated news brief

West Indies have selected a 15-player squad for their upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh. Shai Hope and Alzarri Joseph are absent from the team. Hope is rested ahead of the World Cup Qualifier, while Joseph is unavailable due to fitness reasons.

Kevin Wickham has received his first Test call-up. The squad will be led by Roston Chase. Keemo Paul has been included as a replacement for Joseph. The series marks the final two matches for West Indies in the current World Test Championship cycle.

Based on verified source reporting. Source: ICC ↗ · Source published 2026-10-13