Bangladesh does not show the 'courage' to release the XI even two hours before the start of the match. But now most Test teams announce their Test XI a day before the start of the game. Today, West Indies announced how the XI will be against Bangladesh in the Antigua Test tomorrow. The Caribbean have given Bangladesh a big 'threat' by arranging a strong pace attack.
Along with four pacers, the Caribbean have lined up a pace bowling all-rounder. Along with veteran Kemar Roach, there are Alzari Joseph, Jayden Sills and Shamar Joseph in the pace attack. They will be accompanied by pace bowling all-rounder Justin Graves.
The wickets at Sir Viv Richards Stadium in Antigua are generally pace-friendly. There is no specialist spinner in the West Indies XI. Kavem Hodge and captain Craig Brathwaite will continue the spin ball if necessary.
The first test of the series will start today at 8 pm Bangladesh time. The hosts announced the XI the previous day. Bangladesh is missing regular captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto and experienced batsman Mushfiqur Rahim for the Test series against West Indies due to injury. Mehdi Hasan Miraj is leading the team.
West Indies XI for the first Test: Craig Brathwaite (captain), Mikael Lewis, Alik Athanez, Casey Carty, Joshua da Silva, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Alzari Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Kemar Koch, Jayden Sills.
