Jeremiah Louis, an uncapped player, has been selected to replace the injured fast bowler Kemar Roach in the West Indies Test squad for their upcoming tour of England in July, as announced by Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Thursday.
Roach, who has an impressive record of 270 wickets in 81 Tests, is currently undergoing rehabilitation after sustaining a knee injury while representing Surrey in County Cricket.
Louis, at 28 years old, represents the Leeward Islands in first-class cricket. In the 2024 season, he showcased his bowling prowess by claiming one five-wicket haul and seven three-wicket hauls in just seven matches.
"Kemar's skill and experience in English conditions will be missed. However, this opportunity has been long in the making for Jeremiah Louis," Reuters quoted West Indies lead selector Desmond Haynes.
The West Indies cricket team is set to face off against England in a series of three Tests. The first match will take place in London, followed by the second in Nottingham. The final Test of the series will be held in Birmingham.
West Indies Squad: Kraigg Brathwaite (Captain), Alick Athanaze, Joshua Da Silva, Jason Holder, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Mikyle Louis, Zachary McCaskie, Kirk McKenzie, Gudakesh Motie, Jeremiah Louis, Jayden Seales and Kevin Sinclair.
