Cricket West Indies (CWI) has named its 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan, with the Caribbean side set to host the visitors in Trinidad from July 25 to August 6.
The opening Test, scheduled for July 25-29 at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, will be a landmark occasion as the venue hosts its first-ever men’s Test match. It also becomes the 13th stadium in the Caribbean to stage Test cricket. The second and final Test will be played at the iconic Queen’s Park Oval from August 2-6.
West Indies have largely retained the squad that clinched a 1-0 Test series triumph over Sri Lanka earlier this month, while also recognising standout domestic performers. Left-arm spinner Joshua Bishop has earned his maiden Test call-up after impressing consistently in regional cricket.
Representing Barbados Pride and the West Indies Academy, Bishop has taken 91 wickets over the last three West Indies Championship seasons, the most by any bowler during that period, making him a deserving addition to the national side.
The selectors have also recalled Jamaica Scorpions batter Kirk McKenzie, a graduate of the West Indies Academy, for his first Test squad since 2024. McKenzie replaces opener John Campbell, who has been sidelined after suffering a left hamstring injury during the recently concluded ODI series against New Zealand.
McKenzie strengthened his case for a return with an outstanding domestic campaign, amassing 323 runs in six innings in this season’s West Indies Championship at an impressive average of 64.60. Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph was unavailable for selection due to personal reasons.
West Indies Test Squad vs Pakistan
Roston Chase (Captain), Jomel Warrican (Vice-Captain), Joshua Bishop, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Joshua Da Silva, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Shai Hope, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Kirk McKenzie, Keemo Paul, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales.
