West Indies announces Test squad vs Bangladesh: Shai Hope rested, Kevin Wikham gets maiden call-up

West Indies will play two Tests against Bangladesh starting October 28. | Photo Credit: AFP

West Indies rested Shai Hope for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh and gave Kevin Wikham his maiden call-up on Tuesday.

“Shai Hope, the white-ball captain, is being rested for the series after an extended run across all three formats. Hope,” the CWI said in a release.

“With the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier scheduled for February next year, CWI is managing his workload and wellness through the period in the lead up to the Qualifier,” the release further added.

Alzarri Joseph will also miss out on the Test series as part of the workload management, following a routine assessment and specialist consultation.

“With Joseph’s agreement, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has taken the decision to manage his workload, seeking to avert the risk of injury associated with the increased physical demands of red-ball cricket.”

Keemo Paul has been added to the squad in place of him.

The series starts on October 28 in Mirpur before travelling to Sylhet for the second Test.

West Indies Test squad: Roston Chase (C), Jomel Warrican (VC), Joshua Bishop, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Joshua Da Silva, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Keemo Paul, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Kevin Wickham.

Published on Oct 14, 2026

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