West Indies’ Playing XI announced for first Test against Australia, this dhakad player returns after 4 years
West Indies vs Australia 1st Test Playing XI: West Indies have announced their playing XI for the first Test match against Australia in Barbados from Wednesday (June 25). Let us know that this is the first series led by the new captain Roston Chase. Chase has not played any Test match for two years.
At the same time, Shai Hope has also returned to the team, which was last played in this format in December 2021. Hope is also the captain of the West Indies ODI and T20 team.
Brandon King will make a Test debut with this match and go to bat at number four. John Campbell has been selected for opening with former captain Craig Brathwaite in place of Micile Louis. While Kisi will continue to bat at number three.
In the bowling department, the West Indies have chosen Jamel Warrican as the only spinner, while Captain is an all -rounder as Chase. Aljari Joseph will lead fast bowlers and besides Shamar Joseph and Jayden seals. Justin Greaves is in the team as fast bowling all -rounder.
Let us know that this is the first Test series of Australia and West Indies in the World Test Championship 2025-27. Australia recently played the final of the World Test Championship against South Africa at Lord’s, in which it increased his title due to a 5 -wicket defeat.
The first Test between West Indies-Australia will begin at 7.30 pm Indian time.
West Indies playing XI for first Test against Australia
Crag Brathwaite, John Campbell, Kesi Cartie, Brandon King, Roston Chase (Captain), Shai Hope (Wicket -Keeper), Justin Greaves, Jomel Warikan, Aljari Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Jayed Sels