West Indies Announce Squad for Pakistan Test Series with Bishop's Inclusion

The West Indies cricket team has officially announced its squad for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan, which will take place in Trinidad from July 25 to August 6. A notable highlight of this selection is the inclusion of left-arm spinner Joshua Bishop, who is set to make his debut in Test cricket. Bishop's selection comes as a reward for his outstanding performance in regional cricket, where he has taken an impressive 91 wickets over the last three seasons of the West Indies Championship, making him the leading wicket-taker during this period. His consistent performances for the Barbados Pride and the West Indies Academy have earned him this significant opportunity to represent his country at the highest level.

Roston Chase has been appointed as the captain of the squad, returning to lead the team after missing the recent One Day International series against New Zealand due to an injury to his right index finger. Jomel Warrican will take on the role of vice-captain, and the selectors have maintained the core group of players who recently triumphed over Sri Lanka in a Test series, securing a 1-0 victory. This continuity in the squad aims to build on the recent successes and foster team cohesion as they prepare to face Pakistan, who currently sit at the bottom of the World Test Championship standings, while the West Indies are positioned eighth out of nine teams.