July 11th 2023.
In the era of Bazball, Kraigg Brathwaite stands out as one of the best openers currently, thanks to his ability to tire out bowlers with his innings-building technique. As the most experienced member of the West Indies squad, he is the ideal leader for the team.
Tagenarine Chanderpaul, son of former captain Shivnarine, has already made a name for himself with a promising display in Australia. His first-ever Test century, which he scored against Zimbabwe this year, was converted into a double.
Jermaine Blackwood is the most enterprising batter in the West Indian line-up. Although his strike rate of 54.49 is relatively low, his ability to switch between gears can be a real nuisance for the Indian bowlers.
Joshua da Silva, who debuted in 2020, has proven to be a useful addition to the West Indies team. His skill at batting with the tail was demonstrated during last year’s match against England. This could be a decisive factor in the upcoming Test series.
Former captain Jason Holder has consistently been among the West Indies’ top performers. His strong bowling skills are well-known, but his run-scoring ability shouldn’t be underestimated.
After a two-year absence, all-rounder Rahkeem Cornwall has been recalled to the Test squad. He is a powerful striker of the ball, and his high-action off-breaks could prove difficult for the inexperienced Indian batting line-up.
Shannon Gabriel, despite being 35 years old, is still a potent operator with the new ball. His subtle changes of pace and cutters may be tricky on Caribbean wickets.
Alzarri Joseph, the 6'5" right-arm pacer, is likely in the prime of his career at 26. His height allows him to generate extra bounce, which may be uncomfortable for the Indian batsmen. With a bowling average of 33.29, Joseph has some work to do and will look to make an impact on the series.
Leading the pace attack is Kemar Roach, who is a real beast in home conditions. In 41 Tests on home soil, he has picked up eight fifers and 180 wickets at an average of 21.93. If Roach can get early breakthroughs, West Indies could be unstoppable.
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