Eight months after a nightmare debut test series, opening batsman Sunil Ambris returns to the West Indies squad for their two tests in India in October.
He has been included after recovering from a left forearm fracture incurred in New Zealand late last year, which ended a torrid series for Ambris.
Windies announce a 15-man Test squad for their tour of India in October.
— ICC (@ICC) August 29, 2018
Devon Smith hasn't made the cut, but Alzarri Joseph has been recalled.
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After suffering a golden duck (hit wicket) on debut, he was out in the same manner in the second test.
Ambris was then struck on the arm in the second innings and retired hurt.
Left-arm orthodox spin bowler Jomel Warrican has also been named for the India tour.
Warrican will provide a second slow bowling option alongside leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo as the visitors seek to end a poor recent record in India.
They have not won a test there since 1994.
#ICYMI - Windies have announced their Test squad for the tour of India. https://t.co/H7ANcsMlQ7 https://t.co/M9W1rvWGB3
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) August 30, 2018
Warrican, a 26-year-old from St. Vincent who is also handy with the bat, has played four tests, most recently in early 2016.
The first test against India will be held in Rajkot from October 4-8, with the second in Hyderabad from October 12-16.
The Windies are coming off a moderately successful home stint. They drew a three-test series with Sri Lanka 1-1, before thumping Bangladesh in two tests.
West Indies squad:
Jason Holder (captain),Sunil Ambris, Devendra Bishoo, Kraigg Brathwaite, Roston Chase, Shane Dowrich, Shannon Gabriel, Jahmar Hamilton, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Keemo Paul, Kieran Powell, Kemar Roach, Jomel Warrican