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West Indies Lose Alzarri Joseph for India Tests as Holder Declines Selection

The withdrawals leave the tourists short on senior pace options in India just days before the World Test Championship series begins.

Alzarri Joseph picked up a lower-back injury. (Image: X/@WindiesCricket)
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Jayden Seales, Alzarri and Shamar
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Overview

  • Cricket West Indies said scans showed degeneration of a previously resolved lower‑back injury, ruling Alzarri Joseph out of both Tests.
  • Left‑arm seamer Jediah Blades has been drafted as cover and is expected to link up after the ongoing Nepal T20I series in the UAE, putting a potential Test debut on the table.
  • Jason Holder turned down selection due to a planned medical procedure, removing another experienced option from contention.
  • Earlier, Shamar Joseph was also ruled out with an unspecified issue and was replaced in the squad by uncapped all‑rounder Johann Layne.
  • Roston Chase captains a revised group with Jomel Warrican as vice‑captain and Jayden Seales leading the pace attack, with Tests set for Oct 2 in Ahmedabad and the second in New Delhi as part of the WTC 2025–27.