England and West Indies teams announced for Nottingham Test match
The highly anticipated Nottingham Test match is all set to take place, with England’s Trent Bridge ground being the battleground for the second leg of the 3-match Test series. In the previous game, England comfortably defeated the West Indies by an innings and 114 runs at Lord’s Stadium in London.
In its bid to recover from the disappointing start, the West Indies has maintained an unchanged line-up, leaving the Nottingham fans eagerly waiting for an intriguing matchup. The side will rely heavily on its captain Craig Braithwaite, who seems optimistic about Shamar Joseph’s fitness ahead of the match.
West Indies Skipper Offers Insight
Craig Braithwaite revealed the captain’s thoughts, confirming Shamar Joseph’s full availability for the second test. He discussed the need to show positivity in batting, indicating that learning from their failure in the opening test was a necessary step forward.
Moreover, Brathwaite shared an instance from their only Test match at Gaba, stating the importance of having faith in their performance. He went on to acknowledge that with time lapsed, this triumph can offer valuable lessons in various aspects.
Line-Ups for Both Teams Announced
Here’s the full-strength line-ups for both the visiting West Indies and host England for the anticipated Nottingham Test:
West Indies Squad:
Craig Brathwaite (C), Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Joshua Da Silva, Jason Holder, Alzari Joseph, Michael Lewis, Kirk McKenzie, Jayden Seals, Gudakesh Moti, Shamar Joseph
England Squad:
Jack Crowley, Ben Dukett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (C), Harry Brooke, Jamie Smith (WK), Mark Wood, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir
The impending test will put forward an epic contest for supremacy on the cricket ground, and enthusiasts in Nottingham have high expectations already. With only the players can deliver and determine who has the upper hand, an excellent display by both sides would culminate a captivating Nottingham test match