A host of key names are not there in the West Indies’ squad for the first Test against England next month. The selectors recalled John Campbell, while a maiden call-up ensued for Anderson Phillip for the opening Test in Antigua after impressing in the regional four-day competition. Campbell made 127 while opening the innings for Jamaica against Barbados in a four-day fixture last week. However, Test captain Kraigg Brathwaite’s 276 in that game trumped Campbell’s innings, resulting in Barbados’ win.
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Haynes anticipates a competitive outing from the hosts, keeping in mind the players chosen, saying:
“Anderson Phillip bowled extremely well, and was very impressive in the first two rounds of the West Indies Championship, and we decided to give him an opportunity in the Test squad to face England. He has been around the squad before in white-ball cricket, so he has some experience at the international level.”
“I expect us to be very competitive against England. This should be a very exciting series, with a lot of players who are out to make their mark. We have a squad that has some experienced players, as well as some exciting young players, and we expect them to equip themselves well and do the job,” the 66-year old further added.
