The West Indies Cricket Board has announced a 12-man squad for the four-match Test series against India with the first Test to be played in Antigua from July 21. Uncapped all-rounder Roston Chase, who had a successful domestic season was included in the squad to be led by Jason Holder. Opening batsman Leon Johnson, who last played a Test in January this year was recalled to the side. Shai Hope, who scored a century against the Indians in the practice game at the Warner Park in St. Kitts was left out. The new-ball attack will be shared by Shannon Gabriel and Carlos Brathwaite with Holder as another option, while leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo will lead the spin attack.

West Indies squad: Jason Holder (captain), Kraigg Brathwaite (vice-captain), Devendra Bishoo, Jermaine Blackwood, Carlos Brathwaite, Darren Bravo, Rajendra Chandrika, Roston Chase, Shane Dowrich (wicketkeeper), Shannon Gabriel, Leon Johnson, Marlon Samuels SCHEDULE July 21 – 25 Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground, Antigua July 30 – August 3 Sabina Park, Jamaica August 9 – 13 Daren Sammy National Cricket Ground, St Lucia

August 18 – 22 Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago