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West Indies leave Shai Hope out of Bangladesh Test squad
West Indies have rested Shai Hope for their two-Test series in Bangladesh.
John Campbell returns after recovering from a hamstring injury, while Kevin Wickham has earned his first Test call-up after scoring three centuries in the domestic four-day competition.
Keemo Paul replaces Alzarri Joseph, who has been withdrawn; Cricket West Indies cited a medical assessment, while another account said the move was to manage his workload.
The Tests are West Indies' final matches in this WTC cycle, but the team can no longer qualify for the final.
Bangladesh are fourth in the standings and could strengthen their position by winning at home.
The first Test begins in Mirpur on October 28, with the second scheduled for Sylhet from November 5.
West Indies will also have a chance to give newer players experience at the highest level.
West Indies have left Shai Hope out of their squad for a two-Test series in Bangladesh.
India Today says Hope was rested, while ESPNcricinfo reports the decision was made with the February 2027 ODI World Cup qualifiers in mind.
Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph was also withdrawn from the squad, with reports citing workload management and a medical assessment.
John Campbell returns after recovering from a hamstring injury, and Kevin Wickham has received his first Test call-up.
The series is West Indies’ final assignment in the 2025–27 World Test Championship cycle.
- Who
- West Indies have left Shai Hope out of the squad; Alzarri Joseph is also unavailable.
- What
- West Indies named their squad for a two-Test series in Bangladesh, with several changes.
- When
- The first Test is scheduled to begin on October 28, 2026; the second is scheduled from November 5.
- Where
- Mirpur and Sylhet, Bangladesh.
- Why
- Hope was rested, with ESPNcricinfo citing the February 2027 ODI World Cup qualifiers. Joseph was withdrawn; India Today cited a medical assessment, while ESPNcricinfo said workload management.
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John Campbell returned to the Test squad after missing the home series against Pakistan.
West Indies’ squad changes for the Bangladesh Tests were reported.
The first Test is scheduled to begin in Mirpur.
The second Test is scheduled to begin in Sylhet.
- Series
- Two Tests against Bangladesh
- Shai Hope
- Rested and left out of the squad
- Alzarri Joseph
- Withdrawn from the squad
- John Campbell
- Returned to the Test squad
- Kevin Wickham
- Maiden call-up
- First Test
- October 28, 2026, Mirpur