West Indies recall Tagenarine Chanderpaul for upcoming Test series in India

    West Indies have recalled batting duo Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Alick Athanaze for the two-match Test series in India while former captain Kraigg Brathwaite has been dropped from the squad.

    Tagenarine Chanderpaul Tagenarine Chanderpaul

    Brathwaite, a veteran of 100 Test caps, lost his place in the XI in the final Test against Australia earlier this year while Keacy Carty, Johann Layne and Mikyle Louis have also been discarded.

    Khary Pierre, a left-arm spinner, could make his Test debut after included as the second specialist slow-bowler alongside vice-captain Jomel Warrican.

    Pierre has been selected after taking 41 wickets at an average of 13.56 in the West Indies championship.

    Athanaze's last Test appearance was in the subcontinent against Pakistan earlier this year while Chanderpaul last played in the longest format on tour in Australia in January 2024.

    "The return of Tagenarine Chanderpaul is to help transform our fortunes at the top of the order given the recent struggles, with Alick Athanaze being added for his strengths and qualities against spin bowling," head coach Daren Sammy said in a statement.

    "Khary is included for the first time as our second spinner in what we expect to be helpful conditions."

    West Indies first Test in India is set to be played in Ahmedabad on 2 October and the second one in Delhi from October 10.

    West Indies Test squad: Roston Chase (captain), Jomel Warrican (vice-capt), Kevlon Anderson, Alick Athanaze, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Anderson Phillip, Khary Pierre, Jayden Seales.