Shai Hope replaces Chandrika in WI squad for third Test

Shai Hope will replace Rajendra Chandrika in 14-man squad for the third Test against India, West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) announced on Thursday (August 4). The 22-year-old Barbadian has been recalled into the squad following Chandrika's barren run of form in the two Tests at Antigua and Jamaica, where he managed an aggregate of 53 runs across four innings.

Hope, who scored a hundred (118*) against the Indians during a tour game preceding the Test series at Warner Park in St. Kitts, made his Test debut against England in 2015 and played the last of his six Tests against Australia in Sydney in January before a string of low scores forced the selectors to leave him out of the side for the start of the India series.

West Indies, who already have a third opener in the squad in the left-handed Leon Johnson, will now have a selection decision to make ahead of the next game.

A stunning rearguard action led by Roston Chase on the final day at Sabina Park gave West Indies a hard-earned draw. However, the hosts continue to trail India 0-1 in the four-match series after suffering an innings defeat in Antigua. The third Test will be played at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium starting August 9.

West Indies Squad:

Jason Holder (c), Kraigg Brathwaite, Shai Hope, Leon Johnson, Darren Bravo, Marlon Samuels, Jermaine Blackwood, Roston Chase, Shane Dowrich (wk), Shannon Gabriel, Carlos Brathwaite, Devendra Bishoo, Alzarri Joseph, Miguel Cummins