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21 hours ago
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"Average Of 25 Will Not Bring Us Success": West Indies Coach Daren Sammy Slams Poor First-Class Cricket System
Ahead of his side's three-match Test series at home against Australia, West Indies head coach Daren Sammy spoke on the team's poor first-class cricket system, saying that players averaging below 35 and being "undroppable" shows how poor the system is. WI will be kickstarting their World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle with a tough home assignment with a depleted Australia in the first Test starting from June 25 onwards. Heading into the series, WI have dropped two of their batters, Kavem Hodge (playing 11 Tests, scoring 556 runs at an average of 25.27, including a century) and Alick Athanaze (13 Tests, average of 25.08 without any century but four fifties) On being asked about their absence during an interview on QFM Dominica, Sammy pointed out that WI are basing their selection on the basis of data and highlighted the poor health of the WI first-class cricket system. "I had the analysts dive into the top three teams in the world and the different batting positions, what the best of the top three are doing in those different positions, the roles they are playing and then we compared them to ours and what we are doing," Sammy was quoted as saying by The Trinidad and Tobago Guardian, as quoted by Wisden. "During that last Test World Championship [cycle], Kavem I think scored 500 runs at an average of 25. As Dominicans, we want our players to perform well, but we must not get emotional," he added. He also said that while both players have not been discarded altogether and doors are still open, he warned against glorifying averages of 25, saying that it would not bring the team success. "If you notice, these guys just played in the 'A' team series, so they have not been discarded, just that at this moment, the direction that the team is going, the roles that we see from the data collected that is required to play, they just do not fit that role at that moment. However, it is not the end of the road for them," Sammy said. "I think we are doing Hodge and Alick a disservice by glorifying an average of 25 in Test cricket, thinking that myself Miles [Bascombe, West Indies' director of cricket] and Jamal [Smith, senior talent manager] have some personal vendetta against any player." "We are trying to create an environment that breeds success, breeds excellence and we need to keep on challenging, and it shows where our cricket is right now, when players averaging below 35 seem undroppable in our system and that shows how poor our system is, for us to be really talking about a 25 average, that will not bring us success," he concluded. Among the players selected for Aussie Tests, the uncapped batter Kevlon Anderson is the only one averaging above 40 in first-class cricket, with 44.44, with other two averaging above 35, Kraigg Brathwaite (37.99), and wicketkeeper Tevin Imlach (31.38). West Indies Test Squad for Series Against Australia: Roston Chase (Captain), Jomel Warrican (Vice Captain), Kevlon Anderson, Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Johann Layne, Mikyle Louis, Anderson Phillip, Jayden Seales.
The Hindu
11-06-2025
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- The Hindu
West Indies Announce Test Squad – Huge Comeback and a Major Omission!
West Indies batter Shai Hope is set for a return to Test cricket after nearly four years, having been recalled for the upcoming three-match home series against Australia beginning June 25 in Barbados. The series marks the start of West Indies' new World Test Championship cycle. Hope, who last played a Test in 2021 in Sri Lanka, joins a squad that sees a mix of experience and fresh faces. Young batter Kevlon Anderson has earned his maiden call-up, while Brandon King has also been included to bolster the batting lineup against Australia's formidable pace attack. Head coach Daren Sammy emphasised King's selection as part of a strategic plan to strengthen the team. However, veteran pacer Kemar Roach has been left out, with fast-bowling responsibilities now resting on Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph, and Shamar Joseph. Roston Chase will lead the side. 'I believe in this group of players,' said Sammy. 'We want to make our home grounds a fortress and need our passionate fans behind us. The road will be tough, but we're ready for the challenge.' Squad: Roston Chase (captain), Jomel Warrican, Kevlon Anderson, Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Johann Layne, Mikyle Louis, Anderson Phillip, Jayden Seales (Reporting by Amlan Chakraborty in New Delhi; editing by Peter Rutherford) (With inputs from Reuters)
NDTV
11-06-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Shai Hope Recalled For West Indies Test Series Against Australia
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed Shai Hope has been recalled to the West Indies Test squad for the series against Australia. The series includes three matches, starting June 25 in Bridgetown, as part of the Test Championship. Kevlon Anderson may debut following a successful domestic season, enhancing the batting lineup. Shai Hope has been recalled by the West Indies Test side after being named in their 16-man squad for a three-match series against Australia on Tuesday. The white-ball captain has been rewarded for his strong form in limited-overs cricket and could play his first Test since 2021 when the opening game gets underway on June 25 in Bridgetown. Guyana batter Kevlon Anderson could make his international debut after being included courtesy of a strong domestic season. "I'm excited about the inclusion of young prospect Kevlon Anderson, who comes in after solid seasons in our domestic competitions to help provide stability in the top order, while the return of Shai Hope is welcomed given his consistency in white ball cricket," said West Indies coach Daren Sammy. Hope has made 1,726 runs in 38 Tests, with two hundreds and five fifties. There is no place for veteran seamer Kemar Roach, who has 284 Test wickets. Shamar Joseph, who inspired the Caribbean team to a famous victory in the second Test against Australia in Brisbane last year, is part of the squad. The second Test will be played in St George's and the third in Kingston. The series is part of the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle. Squad: Roston Chase (capt), Jomel Warrican, Kevlon Anderson, Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Johann Layne, Mikyle Louis, Anderson Phillip, Jayden Seales
Time of India
11-06-2025
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- Time of India
WI vs AUS: Shai Hope returns to West Indies Test squad for Australia series
The has recalled for their upcoming three-match Test series against Australia, as announced in their 16-player squad selection on Tuesday. Hope, who leads the team in white-ball formats, earned his spot back in the Test squad following impressive performances in limited-overs cricket. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now His potential return to Test cricket could occur on June 25 in Bridgetown, marking his first appearance in the format since 2021. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. The squad features newcomer Kevlon Anderson from Guyana, who impressed selectors with his outstanding domestic performances. "I'm excited about the inclusion of young prospect Kevlon Anderson, who comes in after solid seasons in our domestic competitions to help provide stability in the top order, while the return of Shai Hope is welcomed given his consistency in white ball cricket," said West Indies coach Daren Sammy. Hope's Test career statistics show 1,726 runs across 38 matches, including two centuries and five half-centuries. Bold prediction! Astrologer Greenstone Lobo picks winner of Australia vs South Africa WTC Final 2025 The squad notably excludes experienced fast bowler Kemar Roach, who has accumulated 284 Test wickets. Shamar Joseph, who played a crucial role in the West Indies' notable victory against Australia in the second Test at Brisbane last year, retains his position in the squad. The series, which contributes to the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle, will continue with matches in St George's and Kingston for the second and third Tests respectively. West Indies squad for Australia Tests Roston Chase (capt), Jomel Warrican, Kevlon Anderson, Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Johann Layne, Mikyle Louis, Anderson Phillip, Jayden Seales
France 24
10-06-2025
- Sport
- France 24
Hope recalled for West Indies Test series against Australia
The white-ball captain has been rewarded for his strong form in limited-overs cricket and could play his first Test since 2021 when the opening game gets underway on June 25 in Bridgetown. Guyana batter Kevlon Anderson could make his international debut after being included courtesy of a strong domestic season. "I'm excited about the inclusion of young prospect Kevlon Anderson, who comes in after solid seasons in our domestic competitions to help provide stability in the top order, while the return of Shai Hope is welcomed given his consistency in white ball cricket," said West Indies coach Daren Sammy. Hope has made 1,726 runs in 38 Tests, with two hundreds and five fifties. There is no place for veteran seamer Kemar Roach, who has 284 Test wickets. Shamar Joseph, who inspired the Caribbean team to a famous victory in the second Test against Australia in Brisbane last year, is part of the squad. The second Test will be played in St George's and the third in Kingston. The series is part of the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle. Squad
