The West Indies cricket team is currently in Australia. On the Australia tour, the Caribbean team has to play two Tests, three ODIs and three T20 International matches. The first Test match between Australia and the West Indies will be played in Adelaide from tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17th. Both teams have announced their playing eleven for this friendly match.
Three players will make their debut for the West Indies in the first Test. In fact, many new faces have a chance in the West Indies Test team. Shamar Joseph, Kavem Hodge and Justin Greaves will make their debut for the West Indies in the first Test. Although the command of the Test team is in the hands of Craig Brathwaite, apart from him and Kemar Roach, no senior player is part of the Test team.
Speaking of Australia: There has also been a big change in the team. Former captain and legendary batsman Steve Smith will now open in Test cricket. Cameron Green will play in his place at number four. Otherwise there was no change in his team.
Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (week), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood.
Kraigg Brathwaite (captain), Tejnarine Chanderpaul, Cric McKenzie, Alick Athanji, Kevam Hodge, Justin Greaves, Joshua de Silva (week), Gudakesh Moti, Alzarri Joseph, Shamara Joseph and Kemar Roach.
