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WI vs BAN: Kemar Roach added to West Indies squad for the first Take a look at fit in opposition to Bangladesh

Kemar Roach handed a health overview and used to be added because the thirteenth participant forward of the beginning of the Padma Bridge Friendship Take a look at Sequence. He had sustained an harm whilst enjoying within the English County Championship.

Kemar Roach interesting for a dismissal. (Courtesy: Reuters)

HIGHLIGHTSKemar Roach had sustained an injuring all over English CountyWest Indies and Bangladesh will play two-Take a look at fit seriesAnamu Haque Bijoy has changed Yasir Ali Chowdhury in WI squad

West Indies speedy bowler Kemar Roach has been added to the squad for the primary Take a look at fit in opposition to Bangladesh on the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Thursday (June 16).

The 33-year-old handed a health overview and used to be added because the thirteenth participant forward of the beginning of the Padma Bridge Friendship Take a look at Sequence. Cricket West Indies (CWI) showed that Roach has made a complete restoration from an harm sustained whilst enjoying for Surrey within the English County Championship.

“It’s sensible that he’s (Roach) have compatibility for the Take a look at fit. He’s at all times an inspiration for the more youthful avid gamers we’ve got right here and he’s in a position to move. With 250 wickets across the nook, we’re proud of what he brings to the desk, now not simply at the box however within the dressing room as neatly. I’m satisfied he’s have compatibility and having a look ahead to seeing him getting in the market and doing what he does so neatly,” West Indies head trainer Phil Simmons mentioned.

At the eve of the primary Take a look at fit, West Indies added top-order batter Anamu Haque Bijoy in its place for Yasir Ali Chowdhury, who has been dominated out of the sequence because of a again harm.

Anamul, who final performed a Take a look at for Bangladesh in 2014, will probably be to be had for the second one Take a look at which starts on June 24 in St Lucia.