Veteran fast bowler Kemar Roach is a late addition to the West Indies squad for the first cricket Test against Bangladesh after overcoming a hamstring injury. Cricket West Indies on Wednesday said Roach had made a full recovery from the injury sustained while playing for Surrey in the English county championship. The 33-year-old Roach was added as a 13th player in the squad for the match at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium beginning Thursday. He is the West Indies’ leading wicket-taker in Test matches with 242 wickets in 71 matches.


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He is also the leading wicket-taker at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium with 43 wickets. His career best figures of 6/48 came against Bangladesh in 2009, while his best figures at the venue are 5-8, against Bangladesh in 2018. “It’s brilliant that he’s fit for the test match,” West Indies coach Phil Simmons said.


“He’s always an inspiration for the younger players we have here and he’s ready to go. With 250 wickets around the corner, we’re happy with what he brings to the table, not just on the field but in the dressing room as well.”


The teams will play a second Test beginning June 25 at Gros Islet, Saint Lucia.


Match Details


West Indies vs Bangladesh, 1st Test


Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua


Date & Time: June 16 to 20 at 7.30 PM IST


Live Streaming and TV details: Fancode


WI vs BAN Dream 11 Prediction


Wicketkeeper: Liton Das


Batters: Tamim Iqbal, Nkrumah Bonner, John Campbell, Jermain Blackwood


All-rounders: Shakib al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Kraigg Brathwaite


Bowlers: Taijul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Jayden Seales


Captain: Liton Das


Vice-Captain: Shakib al Hasan


WI vs BAN Probable Playing XI


West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), John Campbell, Devon Thomas, Nkrumah Bonner, Jermaine Blackwood, Gudakesh Motie, Kyle Mayers, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Alzarri Joseph, Raymon Reifer, Jayden Seales


Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque (c), Nurul Hasan, Liton Das (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman