Hosts West Indies were boosted on Wednesday when veteran fast bowler Kemar Roach was added to the squad for the tw0-match Test series against Bangladesh.
Cricket West Indies on said Roach had made a full recovery from the injury sustained while playing for Surrey in the English county championship.
The 33-year-old Roach was added as a 13th player in the Windies squad for the first Test at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium beginning Thursday. Roach has 242 wickets in 72 Tests and is also the leading wicket-taker at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium with 43 victims.
His career best figures of 6-48 came against Bangladesh in 2009, while his best figures at the venue are 5-8 which also came against Bangladesh in 2018.
The experienced fast bowler passed a fitness assessment and was added as the 13th player ahead of the start of the Padma Bridge Friendship Test Series, presented by Walton. #WIvBAN
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) June 15, 2022
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“It's brilliant that he's fit for the Test match,” said West Indies coach Phil Simmons.
“He's always an inspiration for the younger players we have here and he's ready to go. With 250 wickets around the corner, we're happy with what he brings to the table, not just on the field but in the dressing room as well. I'm glad he's fit and looking forward to seeing him getting out there and doing what he does so well,” the former Windies cricketer added.
Shakib Al Hasan prepping for upcoming match against West Indies.#WI_Ban_2022 #Practice pic.twitter.com/9kpbhmnIp3
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) June 13, 2022
The home side will look to build on the spirit and energy of their 10-wicket trouncing of England in Grenada two months ago.
Bangladesh also have recent success to inspire them, having recorded a stunning triumph over World Test champions New Zealand in Mount Maunganui at the start of the year.
