West Indies will kick off their 2023 season with a two-match take a look at series towards Zimbabwe commencing on Saturday, February 4.
West Indies, initially of this 12 months’s marketing campaign, want to enhance their confidence and construct momentum within the longest format. On the opposite hand, it’s an ideal alternative for Zimbabwe to make an announcement in take a look at cricket and showcase their expertise in entrance of the house crowd.
Earlier this week, West Indies performed a three-day warm-up match towards the host nation on the similar venue on which each the scheduled exams will happen. Batting first, the Men in Maroon put up an incredible present and scored mammoth 517 runs within the first innings. The Windies skipper, Kraigg Brathwaite, scored a superb ton within the observe match and will certainly be seeking to proceed his type.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe will miss their star all-rounder Sikandar Raza, who received’t be participating within the series resulting from abroad commitments. However, the addition of former England cricketer Gary Ballance within the Craig Ervine-led Zimbabwean aspect will present extra stability to the crew’s batting line-up.
Fixtures
- 1st Test: February 4-8 on the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo – 8:00 am GMT/ 10:00 am native
- 2nd Test:February 12-16 on the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo – 8:00 am GMT/ 10:00 am native
Squads
West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Jermaine Blackwood, Nkrumah Bonner, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Roston Chase, Joshua Da Silva, Shannon Gabriel, Kemar Roach, Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Kyle Mayers, Raymon Reifer, Devon Thomas, Jomel Warrican, Gudakesh Motie.
Zimbabwe: Gary Ballance, Chamunorwa Chibhabha, Tanaka Chivanga, Craig Ervine (c), Bradley Evans, Joylord Gumbie, Innocent Kaia, Tanunurwa Makoni, Wellington Masakadza, Kudzai Maunze, Brandon Mavuta, Richard Ngarava, Victor Nyauchi, Milton Shumba, Donald Tiripano, Tafadzwa Tsiga.
Telecast and stay streaming details
- India: Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar
- Pakistan: PTV Sports
- Caribbean: ESPN
- UK: Sky Sports
- Afghanistan: RTA Sports, Arjana TV
- Sri Lanka : Siyatha TV, Star Sports
- Bangladesh: Gazi TV (GTV), T Sports, BTV