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West Indies have suffered a major blow ahead of their Test series in India. Fast bowler Shamar Joseph has been ruled out due to an injury. The 22-year-old all-rounder Johann Layne has been called up as his replacement in the squad. The two-Test series marks West Indies' second assignment in the new World Test Championship cycle.

Key Points: Shamar Joseph Ruled Out of India Tests Johann Layne Replaces

  • Shamar Joseph ruled out due to injury after taking 51 wickets in 11 Tests
  • Uncapped 22-year-old all-rounder Johann Layne named as his replacement
  • Left-arm spinner Khary Pierre earns maiden Test call-up after strong domestic season
  • Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Alick Athanaze return to the Test squad for India tour
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Injured Joseph ruled out of India Tests, Layne named as replacement

West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph is injured and out of the India Test series. Uncapped all-rounder Johann Layne has been named as his replacement.

"Joseph will be revaluated ahead of the Bangladesh white-ball series - Cricket West Indies"

New Delhi, Sep 26

Fast bowler Shamar Joseph has been ruled out of uncoming Test series against India due to an injury, Cricket West Indies said on Friday.

Johann Layne, 22, has been named as replacement for Joseph in the squad for the series, scheduled from October 2 to 14.

The 22 all-rounder, Layne, has played 19 first class games in his career so far and has scored 495 runs in 32 innings with two fifties to his name. He has picked up 66 wickets in his first class career at an average of 22.28 with four five-wicket hauls to his name.

Joseph has played 11 Tests so far for 51 wickets at an average of 21.66, having started his Test career with a five-for on debut against Australia in January 2024.

CWI said Joseph will be revaluated ahead of the Bangladesh white-ball series, which consists of three ODls and three T20ls ,commencing from October 18.

The two-Test series is a part of the ICC World Test Championship will mark the Roston Chase-led side's second assignment in the new WTC cycle following the home series against Australia in June-July.

Last week, the visitors have unveiled a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship series, their first Test tour of India since 2018.

A notable inclusion in the ranks is that of left-arm spinner Khary Pierre, who earned his maiden call-up to the Test side.

The 33-year-old has been rewarded for consistent displays in the West Indies Championship, where he claimed the highest wickets this season - 41 wickets at an average of 13.56.

Meanwhile, Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Alick Athanaze are back into the mix. Chanderpaul, who has 560 runs from 10 Tests under his belt, last featured for the Windies back in January 2024 on the tour of Australia.

Athanaze on the other hand, was last part of the West Indies squad that drew a two-Test series in Pakistan earlier this year.

Updated West Indies squad: Roston Chase (c), Jomel Warrican (vc), Kevlon Anderson, Alick Athanaze, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph, Johann Layne, Brandon King, Anderson Phillip, Khary Pierre, Jayden

- IANS

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Priya S
Johann Layne seems like a promising talent with good first-class numbers. But replacing someone like Joseph who had that amazing debut against Australia won't be easy. Hope the young guy handles the pressure well in Indian conditions.
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Arjun K
Khary Pierre at 33 getting his first call-up! That's some persistence. 41 wickets at 13.56 average is seriously impressive, even if it's domestic cricket. Might surprise our batters on turning tracks.
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Sarah B
Honestly, West Indies' bowling looks quite weakened without Joseph. Their spin attack might struggle against our world-class batters. Should be a comfortable series for India unless weather plays spoilsport.
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Vikram M
Good to see Chanderpaul back! His father was a nightmare for Indian bowlers back in the day. Hope this series gives our young pacers like Mukesh and Prasidh good exposure against proper Test batting.
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Michael C
While India will likely dominate, I hope we get to see competitive cricket. Test cricket needs strong West Indies team. Injuries to key players like Joseph really hurt the contest quality. Get well soon!
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Ananya R
Roston Chase as captain? Interesting choice. He's a decent all-rounder but leading in India is a huge challenge. Hope the pitches are sporting

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