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Star Returns After Two Years As West Indies Announce Squad For First Test vs India

West Indies have called up the uncapped pair of Jamaican Kirk McKenzie and Dominican Alick Athanaze for the opening Test against India starting next Friday in Dominica. Both are left-handed upper-order batsmen while Athanaze can also provide an option with his right arm off-breaks on his home track of Windsor Park. The 22-year-old opener McKenzie had scores of 91 and 86 during the West Indies 'A' tour of Bangladesh in May while Athanaze, batting at number four, had an 85 and a 45 in the same series.

West Indies seek advice from Lloyd, Richards and Lara after historic collapse

Cricket West Indies will call upon batting royalty Clive Lloyd, Vivian Richards and Brian Lara to help dissect their humiliating 3-0 series whitewash by Australia, which culminated in one of the most spectacular collapses in cricket history.

ODI Tri-Series: Mohammad Rizwan And Salman Agha Smash Tons As Pakistan Defeat South Africa In Record Chase

Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha cracked centuries to guide Pakistan into the tri-series final with a thumping six-wicket win over South Africa in Karachi on Wednesday. Rizwan led Pakistan's highest successful chase in all one-day internationals of 353 in 49 overs with a magnificent 122 not out while Salman slammed 134 for his maiden century at the National Stadium. Pakistan will now face New Zealand at the same venue on Friday in the final of the event which is a key warm-up for the Champions Trophy which starts next week.

"Shameless, Immature": Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan Slammed After Aggressive Acts vs SA, Umpires Do This. Watch

The Pakistan vs South Africa ODI was a must-win for both the team in the ongoing Tri-Series. Both teams lost their first matches against New Zealand and needed a win in this match to qualify for the final on Friday. And tempers flared with Pakistan players showing ultra aggressive nature. The first instance was when Shaheen Afridi indulged in an heated altercation with Matthew Breetzke. The latter's gesture after defending a delivery left Shaheen fuming. They even collided mid-pitch. Then, Saud Shakeel and Kamran Ghulam got too close to Temba Bavuma after the South African captain was run out. The umpires could be seen talking to Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan after the incident.

Virat Kohli Joins Sachin Tendulkar In Another Elite List, Becomes 2nd Player Ever To...

Star India batter Virat Kohli on Saturday achieved yet another milestone in his illustrious career when he took the field against Australia on Day 1 of the 3rd Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. Kohli became only the second player to feature in 100 or more international games against Australia, joining the legendary Sachin Tendulkar in the elite list. In his 24-year-long career, Tendulkar played 110 matches against Australia. As far as Kohli's record against Australia is concerned, he has played 28 Tests, 49 ODIs and 23 T20Is, scoring scored 5326 runs in 117 innings at an average of 50.24 including 17 centuries and 27 half-centuries.

Amir Jangoo's Debut Ton Seals West Indies Series Clean Sweep Over Bangladesh

The West Indies wrapped up a clean sweep of their one-day international series with Bangladesh on Thursday as Amir Jangoo became just the second West Indian to score a hundred on ODI debut. The hosts slipped to 234-6 chasing 322 to win the third and final match in St Kitts, but Jangoo guided them to a four-wicket victory with a sublime 104 not out off only 83 balls. "It is surreal. It is an amazing feeling," said Jangoo. "A lot of hard work, finally paying off. Not sunk in yet, but it feels amazing. I just did not want to make a duck on debut."

Injured Roach replaced by Jeremiah in Windies squad for England tour

Injured fast bowler Kemar Roach has been replaced by uncapped Jeremiah Louis in the West Indies test squad for July's tour of England, Cricket West Indies (CWI) said on Thursday.

Injured Jason Holder Replaced By Obed McCoy In West Indies Squad For T20 World Cup

The West Indies on Sunday named Obed McCoy as Jason Holder's replacement for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with the latter being ruled out due to an injury which he sustained while playing the County Championship. Without providing specific details of the injuries to Holder, the Cricket West Indies said in a release that the player will require a recovery period and the team's medical staff will provide all support "to ensure his swift and complete recovery". "Jason is an experienced player in our set-up. His absence will undoubtedly be felt both on and off the field. We look forward to having a fully fit Jason with us again soon," lead selector and former player Desmond Haynes was quoted as saying in the CWI release.

Brandon King To Lead West Indies Against South Africa In T20I series In Absence Of Rovman Powell

West Indies opener Brandon King will lead the Caribbean squad in their upcoming T20I series against South Africa, as their full-time skipper Rovman Powell will take part in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 playoffs with the Rajasthan Royals (RR). Powell is one of many players who will be busy playing in IPL 2024 or rested before taking part in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. For example, Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders), Shimron Hetmyer (Rajasthan Royals), Alzarri Joseph (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) and Sherfane Rutherford (KKR) will stay in India for the T20 tournament.

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Star Returns After Two Years As West Indies Announce Squad For First Test vs India

West Indies seek advice from Lloyd, Richards and Lara after historic collapse

ODI Tri-Series: Mohammad Rizwan And Salman Agha Smash Tons As Pakistan Defeat South Africa In Record Chase

"Shameless, Immature": Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan Slammed After Aggressive Acts vs SA, Umpires Do This. Watch

Virat Kohli Joins Sachin Tendulkar In Another Elite List, Becomes 2nd Player Ever To...

Amir Jangoo's Debut Ton Seals West Indies Series Clean Sweep Over Bangladesh

Injured Roach replaced by Jeremiah in Windies squad for England tour

Injured Jason Holder Replaced By Obed McCoy In West Indies Squad For T20 World Cup

Brandon King To Lead West Indies Against South Africa In T20I series In Absence Of Rovman Powell