Kemar Roach

Lead West Indies 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.

Seasoned pacer Kemar Roach and young all-rounder Nkrumah Bonner have been recalled to the West Indies ODI squad for the three-match series in India beginning February 6.

West Indies selectors named a 14-member squad for a tri-series in Ireland without their premier stars, currently plying their trade in the Indian Premier League.

Kemar Roach moved past Gary Sobers to become West Indies' seventh most prolific wicket-taker when he claimed the prized scalp of Joe Root during the second Test on his home ground in Barbados on Thursday.

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England captain Joe Root won the toss and opted to bat first against the West Indies on the opening day of the first Test of the three-match series in Antigua on Tuesday. Seeking a strong start to maintain their lengthy Test dominance of the visitors in the Caribbean, West Indies went into the match with left-arm spinner Veerasammy Permaul playing his first home test for seven years in support of a four-man seam attack led by Kemar Roach.

Veteran Kemar Roach returns to the West Indies Test squad for their December series against New Zealand, bolstering an inexperienced pace attack. Ojay Shields earns his maiden Test call-up as injuries sideline the Joseph brothers. The team has undergone intensive preparation, aiming to improve their standing in the World Test Championship.

West Indies' lead selector Desmond Haynes described Kemar Roach as a "legend" as the fast bowler was named in an unchanged squad on Wednesday to take on Bangladesh in the second Test which starts in Saint Lucia on Friday. Roach returned match figures of seven for 74 -- including a decisive five for 53 in the second innings -- as West Indies won the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua by seven wickets at the weekend.

A lowdown on the venue for the second ODI between India and New Zealand on October 20.

West Indies spearhead Kemar Roach on Saturday became the first Windies bowler to take 200 wickets since Curtly Ambrose in 1994 in the longest format of the game. The right-handed bowler achieved the feat on day two of the third and final Test between West Indies and England at the Emirates Old Trafford Stadium.

Ahead of the three-match Test series against England, West Indies pacer Kemar Roach has said that he is a big fan of James Anderson.

Left-arm spinner Nikita Miller and speedster Kemar Roach saved West Indies from embarrassment as they bowled the two-time former world champions to a 32-run victory over United Arab Emirates in a warm-up match of the ICC 2019 World Cup Qualifier.

West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite chose to bat first against Pakistan in the second Test match in Multan. West Indies made two roster changes, introducing Kemar Roach and debutant Amir Jangoo. Pakistan, who lead the series 1-0, brought in debutant Kashif Ali. This series is part of the World Test Championship's third cycle.

For India, Rajasthan all-rounder Deepak Hooda was handed an international debut in what is the country's 1000th ODI. India included a couple of youngsters in the team after being rocked by a few Covid-positive cases in the lead-up to the series.

West Indies Test skipper Jason Holder on Tuesday said his team will treat Barbados-born speedster Jofra Archer as just another English cricketer when the opening Test begins in Southampton on July 8.

West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach has joined Surrey for the first seven matches of the 2021 English County Championship season, the club announced on Thursday. He replaces former South Africa fast bowler Morne Morkel, who is not returning to the Oval because of coronavirus travel restrictions.

International cricket will resume on Wednesday after a four-month hiatus when England take on West Indies at The Rose Bowl in Southampton in a three-Test series. On Sunday, West Indies pacer Kemar Roach said that his side has been working on a plan which will enable the bowlers to maintain the polish on the ball.

Kemar Roach, their leading pacer, will miss the opening Test at the SCA Stadium here as he has been forced to fly back to Barbados following the death of his grandmother. He will re-join the squad midway through the first Test beginning here on Thursday.

West Indies pacer Kemar Roach has said that winning the series against England is of utmost importance and he also backed his team to get out of the difficult situation they are currently in.

Kemar Roach set his sights on yet more success after the fast bowler became just the ninth West Indian - and first since 1994 - to take 200 Test wickets.

West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach has warned Jofra Archer not to expect a warm welcome from the players he snubbed in order to represent England.

A cricket carnival is around as 'hosts' Afghanistan look to take their cricket forward against the touring West Indians at the Ekana cricket stadium.

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat after a long rain delay washed out the first two sessions of the second Test against West Indies on Monday.

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West Indies staged a remarkable fightback in Christchurch, securing a heroic draw against New Zealand with a record-breaking fourth-innings performance. Batting for over 163 overs, Justin Greaves (202*) and Kemar Roach (58*) led the charge, achieving the highest fourth-innings total in a five-day Test and etching their names in history with several rare milestones.

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Justin Greaves scored an unbeaten 202 to help West Indies achieve a remarkable draw against New Zealand. Chasing a huge target, the team showed immense grit. Shai Hope and Kemar Roach also played vital roles. Despite this heroic effort, West Indies remains at the bottom of the World Test Championship standings. New Zealand moves up the table.

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has become the flag-bearer for 'Spirit of Cricket', and his latest gesture towards Windies pacer Kemar Roach has taken the internet by storm. NZ and West Indies are currently squaring off in the first Test of the two-match series.