All-rounder Keemo Paul has replaced fast bowler Miguel Cummins in the 13-man West Indies squad for the second Test of the two-match series against India beginning Friday in Jamaica.
Paul, who was forced to sit out the first Test due to an ankle injury, has recovered and is available for selection, Cricket West Indies said in a statement.
Meanwhile, Shane Dowrich has returned to Barbados to continue his rehabilitation after being ruled out of the series with ankle injury.
🚨Injury Update🚨
Best of luck in your recovery Shane!💪🏽 Dowrich has been ruled out of the Test Series v India with an ankle injury & has returned to Barbados to continue his rehabilitation. #MenInMaroon #ItsOurGame pic.twitter.com/0ePm4d4DqB— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) August 27, 2019
Talking about the series so far, India outplayed the West Indies by 318 runs in the first Test match in Antigua. India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane was declared the Man of the Match for his innings of 81 and 102 in the first and second innings, respectively.
At Kingston, West Indies will have the chance not only to win the second Test to draw the series, but also the opportunity to claim 60 points for a win or to claim their first points in the World Test Championship.
West Indies squad: Jason Holder (captain), Kraigg Braithwaite, Darren Bravo, Shamarh Brooks, John Campbell, Roston Chase, Rakheem Cornwall, Jahmar Hamilton, Shannon Gabriel, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope (wicketkeeper), Keemo Paul, Kemar Roach.
(With inputs from IANS)