Kemar Roach has been included in the West Indies squad for the first Test match against Bangladesh at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, said a media release from Cricket West Indies.
Roach has made a full recovery from an injury sustained while playing for Surrey in the English County Championship.
He is an experienced campaigner and has a proven track record against Bangladesh. The right-arm pacer has a career-best figure of 6-48 which came against Bangladesh in 2009, while his best figures at the venue are 5-8 which also came against Bangladesh in 2018.
He is also the highest wicket-taker at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium with 43 wickets.
Head Coach Phil Simmons said, “It’s brilliant that he’s 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”, he said in the media release.
