WI vs BAN: Kemar Roach added to West Indies squad for the first Test match towards Bangladesh

Kemar Roach handed a health evaluation and was added because the thirteenth participant forward of the beginning of the Padma Bridge Friendship Test Series. He had sustained an harm whereas enjoying within the English County Championship.

Kemar Roach interesting for a dismissal. (Courtesy: Reuters)

HIGHLIGHTSKemar Roach had sustained an injuring throughout English CountyWest Indies and Bangladesh will play two-Test match collectionAnamu Haque Bijoy has changed Yasir Ali Chowdhury in WI squad

West Indies quick bowler Kemar Roach has been added to the squad for the primary Test match towards Bangladesh on the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Thursday (June 16).

The 33-year-old handed a health evaluation and was added because the thirteenth participant forward of the beginning of the Padma Bridge Friendship Test Series. Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed that Roach has made a full restoration from an harm sustained whereas enjoying for Surrey within the English County Championship.

“It’s brilliant that he’s (Roach) fit for the Test match. He’s always an inspiration for the younger players we have here and he’s ready to go. With 250 wickets around the corner, we’re happy with what he brings to the table, not just on the field but in the dressing room as well. I’m glad he’s fit and looking forward to seeing him getting out there and doing what he does so well,” West Indies head coach Phil Simmons mentioned.

On the eve of the primary Test match, West Indies added top-order batter Anamu Haque Bijoy as a substitute for Yasir Ali Chowdhury, who has been dominated out of the collection as a result of a again harm.

Anamul, who final performed a Test for Bangladesh in 2014, shall be obtainable for the second Test which begins on June 24 in St Lucia.