Cricketing returns as Caribbean West indies Gear to host Australia One in Three-match test seriesFrom 25 June at the prestigious Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. The competition marks the beginning of a new World Testing Championship (WTC) The cycle for both sides, with the overhaul of the important squad on both fronts and the change in leadership.
West Indies Usher Fresh Leadership and Feds
The biggest title for the hosts is the appointment Roaston chase As a Test Captain, taking over from a long -term skipper Kritag brathawaiteWho took the first step in March. Chase returns to the red-ball Arena after a gap of over two years, in which the selectors showed confidence in their experience and all-round abilities.
Shai HopeAfter the exclusion of the team’s white-ball leader and wicketkeeper, a test is also in line after almost three years. Joshua da SilvaThis step can expect gloves for the first time since 2021.
In other changes, left hand batsman Alik athanaz The squad has been removed. John CampbellThe final test of which came in 2022, has been remembered to leave the top order, while unaccounted duo Brandon king -Chut ODI sub-captains-and Kelon Anderson The woman has been assigned test call-ups.
Marnas Labschen fell, Steve Smith injured for Australia
On the other hand, Australia enters the series with remarkable absences. Maarnas labaschen The XI has been dropped from XI due to a long dip, while senior batsman Steve Smith During the WTC final, a compound has been dropped from the series opener after maintaining a compound chaos on his right little finger.
Teenager Sam Contas The squad is designated and possibly debut at the top of the order. wicket keeper Josh english A memory has also been earned. Smith, who avoided surgery, remains a possibility for a second trial in Granada, if their recovery occurs according to the plan.
Visitors are expected to announce their play close to the beginning of the first Test, the decisions still pending about their batting order and combination.
As the two teams look at the new WTC cycle on a strong note, all will be eyeing the historic ground in Barbados where a new chapter begins in West Indies cricket, and a new form Australia attempts to stamp its right.
Kensington Oval Pitch Report:
The Kensington Oval Pitch in Barbados is usually considered favorable for batting, which provides frequent speed and bounce as a match wearing. However, early, fast bowlers may benefit from some seam movement, present a test for batsmen trying to set. While the surface usually does not offer a significant twist for spinners, they can still play an important role through disciplined lines and subtle variations.
Kensington Oval Test Statums and Records:
- Total Match: 55
- The matches batted first: 17
- The matches bowled first: 20
- Average first innings score: 333
- Average 2 innings score: 337
- Average 3 innings score: 259
- Average 4th innings score: 148
- The highest total record: 749/0 (194.4 OV) by West Indies vs England
- The lowest total record: 77/10 (30.2 OV) by England vs West Indies
- The highest personal score: Hanif Mohammad (337 for Pakistan)
- Best bowling figures in an innings: Lance Gibbs (8/38 for West Indies)
- Best bowling figures in a match: Malcolm Marshal (11/120 for West Indies)
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