Shamar Springer Joins West Indies Test Squad for Bangladesh Tour
Shamar Springer replaces Keemo Paul in the West Indies Test squad for the upcoming series in Bangladesh. Get the full squad and tour details.
The West Indies team has undergone a late change in their lineup for the upcoming two-match Test series in Bangladesh. Shamar Springer has been called up to the squad, stepping in for seam-bowling all-rounder Keemo Paul, who has had to return home citing personal and family reasons, according to a statement from Cricket West Indies (CWI).
A Big Opportunity for Shamar Springer
For the 28-year-old Springer, this call-up represents a significant milestone in his career. While he has already worn the West Indies colors in 12 T20Is and three ODIs, he is still awaiting his maiden Test cap. This tour provides him with the perfect platform to make his entrance into the longest format of the game.
Springer brings a solid domestic record to the team. In 23 first-class appearances, he has amassed 1,043 runs with an average of 32.59 and has proven his utility with the ball, claiming 58 wickets at an average of 27.87.
Recent Form and Selection Process
The all-rounder had a particularly strong showing with the bat during the 2026 West Indies Championship while playing for Barbados, where he scored 251 runs in just four matches, averaging a healthy 50.20. His bowling form was slightly more subdued during that period, as he took seven wickets across eight innings at an average of 42.00.
CWI revealed that the selection process for Keemo Paul's replacement was not simple. Both Nial Smith and Ojay Shields were under consideration, but both were ultimately ruled out due to injuries, paving the way for Springer's inclusion.
Squad Challenges and Workload Management
The West Indies side will be missing several key figures during the Bangladesh tour. White-ball captain Shai Hope has been rested, and spearhead fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been withdrawn from the squad to manage his workload. Interestingly, Keemo Paul had originally been brought in as the replacement for Joseph before his own departure.
The team arrives in Bangladesh following a mixed bag of results during their white-ball tour of India. The visitors suffered a 2-1 defeat in the ODI series and ended their T20I campaign with a 2-2 draw, after the final match in Bengaluru was abandoned.
Tour Schedule and Final Squad
The West Indies will sharpen their skills with a three-day warm-up match in Dhaka from October 22 to 24 before the main event begins.
- First Test: October 28 to November 1 (Mirpur)
- Second Test: November 5 to November 9 (Sylhet)
Updated West Indies Test Squad:
Roston Chase (Captain), Jomel Warrican (Vice-Captain), Joshua Bishop, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Amir Jangoo (wk), Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Shamar Springer, and Kevin Wickham.