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Wednesday, October 3, 2018

2018 West Indies Tour of India - West Indies Fast Bowler Kemar Roach to Miss First Test Against India in Rajkot

Lead Windies pacer Kemar Roach will miss the opening Test against India as he has been forced to fly back to Barbados following the death of his grandmother.


He will rejoin the squad midway through the first Test beginning in Rajkot on Thursday Oct 04,2018


"Kemar is not back yet. He had a bereavement in the family and will be joining the team midway through the first Test," said Windies coach Stuart Law

Kemar Roach has played 48 Tests, taking 163 wickets at 28.31.

The Australian cricketer-turned-coach however expressed confidence in the abilities of the pace attack comprising Gabriel (37 Tests), captain Jason Holder (34), Keemo Paul (1) and the uncapped Sherman Lewis, who replaced the injured Alzzarri Joseph.

"Missing Kemar is a big hole but we have got some bright talents coming through in Keemo Paul and Sherman Lewis. Sometimes it is better going with the unknown to surprise the opposition. Pace has been our strength," added Law.​

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