Overview
- CWI named a 15-man group for the three Tests in New Zealand from December 1–21 across Christchurch, Wellington and Mount Maunganui.
- Kemar Roach, 37, returns after his last Test in January 2025 following a two‑week high‑performance program and has linked up with the team in Christchurch.
- Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph were ruled out through injury, prompting a pace-heavy balance tailored to expected seamer-friendly conditions.
- Ojay Shields, 29, earned a maiden call-up after impressing in the high‑performance camp, with a two‑day tour match versus a New Zealand XI set for November 26 in Christchurch.
- Kavem Hodge was recalled to the middle order as spinner Khary Pierre was omitted, and West Indies seek their first points of the 2025–27 World Test Championship while New Zealand begin their campaign.