Alzarri Joseph, Shai Hope miss WI's Test series in Bangladesh
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 3:19 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
West Indies players Alzarri Joseph and Shai Hope will not participate in the upcoming two-Test series in Bangladesh. Joseph has been withdrawn from the squad to manage his workload, while Hope has been rested in consideration of the ODI World Cup qualifiers set for February 2027. This decision reflects the team's strategy to prioritize players' fitness and performance ahead of crucial upcoming tournaments.
- •Alzarri Joseph is withdrawn to manage workload.
- •Shai Hope is rested ahead of ODI World Cup qualifiers.
- •West Indies will play two Tests in Bangladesh.
- •The Test series is set to impact team dynamics.
- •ODI World Cup qualifiers are scheduled for February 2027.
- 3:19 AMESPNcricinfo — Alzarri Joseph, Shai Hope to miss WI's two-Test series in Bangladesh
"Alzarri Joseph has been "withdrawn" to manage his workload while Hope was rested keeping the ODI World Cup qualifiers in February 2027 in mind
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