Shannon Gabriel could return to Test for the first time in over a year after the West Indies Test team was recalled to tour Zimbabwe later this month. Return to competition after being included in a group of people.
Gabriel, 34, was last at the Sri Lankan proving grounds in November 2021. He was then sidelined with a hamstring injury and spent much of the last year getting fit again. was overlooked during the Australian West Indies test tour.
However, Jaden Shields’ rehab after knee surgery allowed Gabriel to reunite with Kemer Roach and Jason Holder in the West Indies seam attack. Warikhan also played his last of 13 Tests in Sri Lanka in 2021, but Moti was only able to contribute to the only cap he earned against Bangladesh last June. rice field. The West Indies were plagued with numerous injuries during his 2–0 defeat in Australia, and Shannon, who played for Adelaide in the second Test, missed Brooks, Anderson Phillippe and Markino his mindfulness. .
West Indies lead selector Desmond Haynes said, “This is the start of the 2023 international calendar and we want to start with a win.” , are aware that it will not be an easy task as they play very well on pitches that support their style of play on their home turf.
“We looked at conditions likely to play and included two left-arm spinners, Moty and Worikan, who didn’t go to Australia. Our fast bowler, Seales has performed very well for us since the start of 2021, but given his unavailability, Gabriel could best fill the role. He (Gabriel) is a veteran bowler who has been at the international level for over ten years and knows what it was like when he won Zimbabwe in 2017. “
The two test series against Zimbabwe, which starts in Bulawayo on February 4, will be managed by interim manager Andre Corey after Phil Simmons has decided to step down.
West Indies Test squad: Kraigg Brathwaite (capt), Jermaine Blackwood, Nkrumah Bonner, Tagnarine Chanderpaul, Roston Chase, Joshua Da Silva, Shannon Gabriel, Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Kyle Mayers, Gudakesh Motie, Raymon Reifer, Kemar Roach, Devon Thomas, Jomel Warrican