Kevin Sinclair, the offspin-bowling allrounder, has received his maiden Test call-up for the second Test against India. He replaces Raymon Reifer in the 13-member squad, marking the only change from the previous Test, which West Indies lost by an innings and 141 runs.
Reifer, who struggled in the opening Test with scores of 2 and 11, will remain with the squad as a cover for any potential injuries.
Sinclair has showcased his skills in first-class cricket, capturing 54 wickets in 18 matches at an impressive average of 23.98, including a best figure of 6 for 33. He has also contributed with the bat, amassing 756 runs at an average of 29.07, featuring six half-centuries.
Sinclair particularly impressed during the series against Bangladesh A earlier this year, emerging as the leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets at an average of 25.69. He also displayed his batting prowess, scoring 149 runs at an average of 49.66, including a top score of 60.
Apart from this change, the remainder of the West Indies squad remains unchanged from the first Test.
West Indies squad for the second Test: Kraigg Brathwaite (capt), Jermaine Blackwood (vice-capt), Alick Athanaze, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Rahkeem Cornwall, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Shannon Gabriel, Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Kirk McKenzie, Kevin Sinclair, Kemar Roach, Jomel Warrican
Travelling reserves: Tevin Imlach, Akeem Jordan
West Indies squad for the second Test: Kraigg Brathwaite (capt), Jermaine Blackwood (vice-capt), Alick Athanaze, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Rahkeem Cornwall, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Shannon Gabriel, Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Kirk McKenzie, Kevin Sinclair, Kemar Roach, Jomel Warrican
Travelling reserves: Tevin Imlach, Akeem Jordan
Following their disappointing defeat in the first Test, the hosts will be determined to bounce back and level the two-match series.