Hope has been rested ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup qualifiers, which will be played in February next year. Joseph, meanwhile, has been left out as part of workload management, with the fast bowler set to work with the medical team on his fitness. He has been playing matches regularly for West Indies.
All-rounder Keemo Paul has been included in the squad as Joseph's replacement. Paul has not played a Test match for West Indies since February 2019 and will have an opportunity to return to the longest format during the Bangladesh tour.
The upcoming series could also mark the international debut of 23-year-old top-order batter Kevin Wickham. He heads into the assignment after scoring three centuries in the 2026 West Indies Championship, performances that could help him earn his first international appearance.
Opening batter John Campbell has also returned to the squad after missing the series against Pakistan because of a hamstring injury. His inclusion provides another option at the top of the batting order for the two-Test campaign.
The West Indies squad for the Bangladesh Test series is led by captain Roston Chase, with Jomel Warrican named vice-captain. The squad also includes Joshua Bishop, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Joshua Da Silva, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Keemo Paul, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales and Kevin Wickham.
The first Test between West Indies and Bangladesh will be played in Mirpur from October 28 to November 1. The second Test is scheduled for November 5 to November 9 in Sylhet. The two matches will give both sides an opportunity to strengthen their positions in the World Test Championship standings.
West Indies are currently eighth in the World Test Championship table, and reaching the final has become almost impossible for the Caribbean side. However, head coach Darren Sammy remains hopeful that victories against Bangladesh could help his team finish in the top half of the standings.
With Hope rested, Joseph managing his workload and Campbell returning from injury, West Indies will head into the Bangladesh series with changes to their lineup and an opportunity for Wickham to make his international debut. The results of the two Tests will be important for the team's remaining World Test Championship campaign.
West Indies have announced their squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh, with Shai Hope and Alzarri Joseph missing out for different reasons. The Caribbean side will travel to Bangladesh after completing its ongoing T20 series against India, with the first Test scheduled to begin on October 28 in Mirpur.
Hope has been rested ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup qualifiers, which will be played in February next year. Joseph, meanwhile, has been left out as part of workload management, with the fast bowler set to work with the medical team on his fitness. He has been playing matches regularly for West Indies.
All-rounder Keemo Paul has been included in the squad as Joseph's replacement. Paul has not played a Test match for West Indies since February 2019 and will have an opportunity to return to the longest format during the Bangladesh tour.
The upcoming series could also mark the international debut of 23-year-old top-order batter Kevin Wickham. He heads into the assignment after scoring three centuries in the 2026 West Indies Championship, performances that could help him earn his first international appearance.
Opening batter John Campbell has also returned to the squad after missing the series against Pakistan because of a hamstring injury. His inclusion provides another option at the top of the batting order for the two-Test campaign.
The West Indies squad for the Bangladesh Test series is led by captain Roston Chase, with Jomel Warrican named vice-captain. The squad also includes Joshua Bishop, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Joshua Da Silva, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Keemo Paul, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales and Kevin Wickham.
The first Test between West Indies and Bangladesh will be played in Mirpur from October 28 to November 1. The second Test is scheduled for November 5 to November 9 in Sylhet. The two matches will give both sides an opportunity to strengthen their positions in the World Test Championship standings.
West Indies are currently eighth in the World Test Championship table, and reaching the final has become almost impossible for the Caribbean side. However, head coach Darren Sammy remains hopeful that victories against Bangladesh could help his team finish in the top half of the standings.
With Hope rested, Joseph managing his workload and Campbell returning from injury, West Indies will head into the Bangladesh series with changes to their lineup and an opportunity for Wickham to make his international debut. The results of the two Tests will be important for the team's remaining World Test Championship campaign.
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