According to ICC reports, Fast bowler Akreem Jordan has replaced injured Jeremiah Louis in the test squad for the upcoming third test against England starting on Friday.
Jordan who is set to make his test debut has already joined the squad and started his training session at Edgbaston. Louis who hasn’t featured in tests so far has suffered the hamstring injury during the second test at Nottingham. He will continue to travel with the team to receive treatment. Jordan has played 19 first-class matches and picked 67 wickets with an average of 24.1 including two five-fors.
The West Indies have called up an uncapped quick to their squad for the third Test against England 💪#ENGvWI | #WTC25https://t.co/hhoK2tbLDD
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West Indies squad for Third Test: Kraigg Brathwaite, Alick Athanaze, Joshua Da Silva, Jason Holder, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Akeem Jordan, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Mikyle Louis, Zachary McCaskie, Kirk McKenzie, Gudakesh Motie, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Kevin Sinclair.
West Indies squad already has Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, and Jayden Seales as the fast bowling options on the tour. England have secured the series with a dominating lead of 2-0 after defeating West Indies by an innings and 114 runs at Lord’s and 241 runs difference at Trend Bridge.
Despite a positive start, the West Indies chase of 385 runs target was shattered by Shoaib Bashir’s five-wicket haul which changed the course of the match. Kraigg Brathwaite had an aggressive start by smashing 47 runs and opening Mikyle Louis navigated the challenging new ball spell from England‘s seam bowlers with ease.
But with the dismissal of Mikyle Louis, the West Indies batting lineup started to crumble as they completed their innings for 142 runs. The third test match will start on July 26, Friday at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
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