ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies interim selection committee has named Miguel Cummins as a replacement for Keemo Paul for the first Test match of the MyTeam11 Series, which is co-sponsored by Skoda and KEI. The West Indies will face India at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground from August 22-26.
Paul, the livewire allrounder, has a left ankle injury and will miss the match. He will remain in Antigua to continue his rehabilitation. The 21-year-old has been replaced in the 13-member squad by experienced fast bowler Miguel Cummins. Cummins, 28, made his debut three years ago against India in Jamaica. He had a memorable second match in Saint Lucia, when he had match figures of 9-102, including career-best 6-48 in the second innings.
Floyd Reifer the interim head coach said: “With Keemo ruled out for this match, it’s good to have someone with Miguel’s quality back in the squad, as he brings experience to the team. Watching him in the last ‘A’ Team series against India ‘A’ and the training sessions his lengths have improved. He’s a very hard worker and a wicket-taker. I’m sure, if given the opportunity to play, he will make a valuable contribution in our bid to win this series.”
The match marks the start of the ICC World Test Championship for both teams, the new two-year Test league to find out the best Test team the world. In this Series, each team can earn 60 points for a win or 20 points for a draw and this is the first of six Test Series which West Indies will play.
Tickets are on sale now for just EC$25 per day in Antigua and JM$1300 per day in Jamaica. Tickets can be purchased online via the “Buy Tickets” button at www.windiescricket.com, or available from local ticket box offices in Antigua and Jamaica.
MATCH SCHEDULE
Sat, Aug 3: 1st MyTeam11 T20I – India won by 4 wickets – Broward County Stadium, Florida
Sun, Aug 4: 2nd MyTeam11 T20I – India won by 22 runs (DLS Method) – Broward County Stadium
Tue, Aug 6: 3rd MyTeam11 T20I – India won by 7 wickets – Guyana National Stadium, Guyana
Thu, Aug 8: 1st MyTeam11 ODI – No result – Guyana National Stadium
Sun, Aug 11: 2nd MyTeam11 ODI – India won by 59 runs (DLS Method) – Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad
Wed, Aug 14: 3rd MyTeam11 ODI – India won by 6 wickets – Queen’s Park Oval
Thu, Aug 22 to Mon, Aug 26: 1st MyTeam11 Test – Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground, Antigua (9:30 am daily)
Fri, Aug 30 to Tue, Sep 3: 2nd MyTeam11 Test – Sabina Park, Jamaica (9:30 am daily)
-CWI
