Cricket West Indies to reschedule first Test match against India due to clash with WC Qualifier?

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Cricket West Indies to reschedule first Test match against India due to clash with WC Qualifier?


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After an embarrassing 209-run defeat against Australia within the ICC World Test Championship closing 2023, the Indian group shall be dealing with West Indies away within the multi-format collection beginning on July 12. Cricket West Indies (CWI) lately launched a schedule for the collection which can start with a first Test match at Windsor Park, Roseau in Dominica. 

West Indies are at present concerned within the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifier 2023 in Zimbabwe. They received the opening sport against United States of America and are favorites to attain the ultimate, which is scheduled on July 9. So, CWI is contemplating altering the date for the first Test to give sufficient relaxation to their gamers prior to the India collection.  

West Indies normally area completely different groups for red-ball cricket and white-ball matches beneath completely different captains. But due to the significance of the World Cup spot, the likes of Jason Holders, Kyle Mayers, Roston Chase, and Alzarri Joseph are taking part within the Qualifiers. All 4 gamers are anticipated to be a part of their Test group for the India collection as nicely.

However, CWI official revealed that they’ll recall concerned Test gamers early from the qualifiers as the ultimate shall be meaningless for West Indies. Both groups within the closing will get a spot within the World Cup, so, they’re unlikely to change the dates for the first Test match.

“We have multiple options, but first we need to qualify for the CWC,” the CWI official instructed Cricbuzz on June 21. “The final of the CWCQ is meaningless, so our Test players won’t participate. But first, we need to make sure we reach the final.” 

On the opposite hand, the Indian group final performed within the WTC closing 2023 on June 7-12 and goes via a much-needed break. The BCCI is but to announce the squad for the West Indies tour however the board is planning to ship their Test group to West Indies on July 1, to kick off early preparations.

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