The West Indies selection panel today included Sunil Ambris in place of Smith in the 15-member West Indies squad that will take on hosts India in the two-Test series starting October 4, who had scored two fifties in the nine innings that he played on his comeback for the Sri Lanka Tests following a gap of three years.
“The panel welcomes back Sunil Ambris who missed the last couple of series due to injury, along with Jomel Warrican who adds a second spin bowling option to the attack,” said chairman of selectors, Courtney Browne.
West Indies will be in India for almost seven weeks starting September 26. They will compete against India in two Tests, five ODIs and three T20 Internationals.
Browne said: “The panel congratulates Jason Holder and his team on the excellent performance against Bangladesh. As the team embarks on a tough tour of India the successes against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh should hold them in good stead during the India series.”
Squad: Jason Holder (c), 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.
