Jeremiah Louis

A West Indies Championship match between Trinidad & Tobago and Leeward Islands was abandoned due to an unsafe pitch after Jeremiah Louis was struck on the helmet and hospitalised. Umpires deemed conditions dangerous as the surface behaved unpredictably. Coaches criticised pitch preparation, while Cricket West Indies confirmed the decision prioritised player safety and promised improved conditions for upcoming matches.

Jeremiah Louis, an uncapped player, has been selected to replace the injured fast bowler Kemar Roach in the West Indies Test squad for their upcoming tour of England in July, as announced by Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Thursday. Roach, who has an impressive record of 270 wickets in 81 Tests, is currently undergoing rehabilitation after sustaining a knee injury while representing Surrey in County Cricket. Louis, at 28 years old, represents the Leeward Islands in first-class cricket. In the 2024 season, he showcased his bowling prowess by claiming one five-wicket haul and seven three-wicket hauls in just seven matches.

King Charles III learned a unique handshake from a West Indies cricket team member during a meeting at Buckingham Palace. As head of the Commonwealth, he hosted the players ahead of their first Test against England at Lord’s and expressed condolences for those affected by Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean. The unique handshake style, which amused social media, overshadowed other news. England will host the West Indies for a three-match Test series starting July 10th, marking James Anderson's retirement Test.

Kevin Sinclair, the West Indies all-rounder, has been sidelined for the final match against England at Edgbaston due to a fractured forearm sustained during the second Test.