West Indies have announced their squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan, handing left-arm spinner Joshua Bishop his first-ever Test call-up while recalling batter Kirk McKenzie.
_x000D_The series begins on Saturday with the opening Test in Tarouba, followed by the second match in Port of Spain starting on August 2.
_x000D_ _x000D_Joshua Bishop Earns Maiden Test Selection
_x000D_Joshua Bishop has been rewarded for his outstanding domestic performances after emerging as the leading wicket-taker across the past three West Indies Championship seasons.
_x000D_The 26-year-old left-arm spinner is now in line to make his Test debut against Pakistan.
_x000D_ _x000D_Kirk McKenzie Returns to the Squad
_x000D_Batter Kirk McKenzie returns after last representing the West Indies in 2024.
_x000D_His recall comes after opener John Campbell was ruled out of the series due to a left hamstring injury.
_x000D_ _x000D_Alzarri Joseph Unavailable
_x000D_Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph was not considered for selection because of personal reasons, Cricket West Indies confirmed.
_x000D_The squad will instead rely on experienced pace bowlers Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph during the series.
_x000D_ _x000D_West Indies Squad for Pakistan Test Series
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- Roston Chase (Captain) _x000D_
- Jomel Warrican _x000D_
- Joshua Bishop _x000D_
- Tagenarine Chanderpaul _x000D_
- Joshua Da Silva _x000D_
- Justin Greaves _x000D_
- Kavem Hodge _x000D_
- Shai Hope _x000D_
- Amir Jangoo _x000D_
- Shamar Joseph _x000D_
- Brandon King _x000D_
- Kirk McKenzie _x000D_
- Keemo Paul _x000D_
- Kemar Roach _x000D_
- Jayden Seales _x000D_
Pakistan Series Offers Fresh Opportunity
_x000D_The home series provides West Indies with an opportunity to test new talent while continuing to build their Test squad under captain Roston Chase.
_x000D_For Joshua Bishop, the Pakistan series could mark the beginning of his international Test career after years of consistent domestic success.
