Chanderpaul, Thorne and Smith selected for warm-up duties against South Africa

Cricket West Indies (CWI) is pleased to announce the West Indies Championship XI, set to compete in a warm-up fixture against South Africa from 31 July to 3 August.

Guyanese Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Isai Thorne, and Nial Smith have been included.

This is a crucial opportunity to engage several talented players who have either demonstrated consistent performance over multiple seasons or have shown impressive emerging talent.

The selection of these players is part of CWI’s strategy to evaluate the readiness of potential squad members for the upcoming West Indies vs South Africa Home Test Series. The focus is on assessing their battle readiness and potential contributions to the men’s Test team.

Miles Bascombe, CWI Director of Cricket, remarked: “We are excited to see these players in action against a formidable South African side. This fixture is a valuable opportunity to assess their readiness and gauge their potential for the upcoming Test series. Each player selected has shown significant promise, and we are eager to see how they perform on this stage.”

This match will serve as a significant test for these players, providing a platform to showcase their skills and further their case for inclusion in the senior team. (CWI) 

West Indies Championship XI includes: Justin Greaves (Captain), Keacy Carty (Vice Captain), Jediah Blades, Joshua Bishop, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Bryan Charles, Amir Jangoo, Anderson Phillip, Nial Smith, Jeremy Solozano, Shamar Springer, Isai Thorne, Kevin Wickham, Kemar Roach

Team Management Unit: Head Coach: Floyd Reifer, Assistant Coach 1: Ramesh Subasinge, Physiotherapist: Jelani Baptise, Strength & Conditioning Coach: Shayne Cooper, Team Analyst: Keshavar Ramphal