Gayle’s future in limbo as 'first Test' squad is named

West Indies News: Selectors include Chanderpaul and Barath for the first Test against India

Selectors have made only one change from the squad that played the last Test against Pakistan. Adrian Barath has been recalled at the expense of Kraigg Brathwaite. Following fruitless meeting with WICB, Gayle has been made to sit out again. His future now is on the ropes.

A statement from board read: “Shivnarine Chanderpaul has been asked to meet the WICB authorities before he will be able to join the squad. He did not play 2nd Pakistan test because of injury. Following communications between WICB management and Chanderpaul over the past weeks the WICB management and team management will meet with Shivnarine Chanderpaul prior to the Test. The WICB management and team management will outline to Chanderpaul the WICB's expectations of him in his future participation in the West Indies team as a player."

Allrounder Dwayne Bravo, who chose to sit out of the last three ODIs against India, continues to sit out after being ignored by the selectors for the first Test. Andre Russell too, who sparkled with both bat and ball in the latter half of the ODI series, was not able to make the cut.

First Test starts on June 20 at Sabina Park.

First Test Squad: Darren Sammy (cap), Ramnaresh Sarwan, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Carlton Baugh (wk),Brendan Nash, Adrian Barath, Kemar Roach, Devendra Bishoo, Darren Bravo, Marlon Samuels, Lendl Simmons, Fidel Edwards, Ravi Rampaul.