I The West Indies the journey of In England kicking off on Wednesday, July 10, will feature a highly anticipated 3-game series. The first match will be played at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground. In their recent series against Australiathe West Indies scored a memorable victory in the second Test, leading to a series tie.
Jason Holder returns
Jason Holder credited with a remarkable return to the West Indies Test team. Reflecting on their thrilling victory over Australia in January 2024, which leveled the series, Holder expressed his delight and appreciation for the efforts of his teammates. He said, “I am incredibly happy with the team’s performance in Australia. Their success rekindled my passion to rejoin the team and contribute to something truly special again.“
James Anderson: An illustrious career ends at Lord’s
In the first game of England vs. 2024 West Indies Test at Lord’s, James Anderson he will play his 188th and final Test match. Anderson, who is known for his skillful bowling, has achieved a remarkable feat of taking 700 wickets in Test cricket, which puts him third in the list of wicket takers. His career has been characterized by consistency, tenacity, and relentless pursuit of excellence, making him a respected figure in the cricket world.
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West Indies top pick playing XI for the first Test against England:
1. Kraigg Brathwaite (c)
Brathwaite is the captain and opening batsman for the West Indies, having amassed over 5,000 runs in Test cricket.
2. Zachary McCaskie
McCaskie, a right-handed batsman, will make his international debut in the series against England. McCaskie has scored 994 runs in First Class Cricket.
3. Kirk McKenzie
McKenzie made his Test debut against India in July 2024. He has played 3 Test matches for West Indies and scored 170 runs.
The three-match Test series against England this July will mark the international debut for Imlach, who has already scored more than 1000 runs in first-class cricket.
5. Kavem Hodge
Hodge represented the West Indies in the 2012 Under-19 World Cup. He made his international debut in January 2024 against Australia.
6. Alick Athanaze
Athanaze made his international debut in June 2023 against the club United Arab Emirates. He has played 4 Test matches in West Indies and scored 168 runs.
The batsman is regarded as one of the best players the West Indies have ever produced, having scored over 2000 runs and taken over 150 wickets in Test cricket.
8. Kevin Sinclair
Sinclair, a Guyanese cricketer, made his West Indies debut in March 2021. He played one Test match for the West Indies and scored a half-century against Australia.
9. Gudakesh Motie
Motie is an orthodox left arm bowler who made his international debut for West Indies cricket team in December 2021, He played 5 matches for West Indies and took 22 wickets.
10. Alzarri Joseph
Joseph is one of the most prolific bowlers in the West Indies squad, he has taken 92 wickets in 32 matches in his Test career.
11. Shamar Joseph
Joseph is a right-arm fast bowler who made his international debut for the West Indies in January 2024 against Australia. He has played 2 Test matches for West Indies and took 13 wickets.
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