West Indies recalled veteran fast bowler Kemar Roach to spearhead their attack which is missing two key bowlers for their three-test tour of New Zealand next month as the cricket board (CWI) announced a 15-man squad on Thursday.

With both Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph sidelined by injuries, the squad features an intriguing blend of experience and fresh blood, including a maiden call-up for Ojay Shields. The 29-year-old fast bowler will get his first taste of international cricket on the notoriously challenging New Zealand pitches.

Roach has not played a test since January but the 37-year-old is an experienced campaigner with 85 tests and 284 wickets, and he was called up with an eye on the playing surfaces which are expected to favour the fast bowlers.

“New Zealand has traditionally

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