Holder returns to West Indies squad to play England

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Holder scored 186 runs and took 9 wickets successful a spell successful region cricket pinch Worcestershire earlier this twelvemonth

Former skipper Jason Holder has been picked successful West Indies' squad to circuit England aft making himself disposable again for nan Test side.

All-rounder Holder, 32, opted retired of nan Test bid successful Australia successful January, alternatively choosing to play successful nan United Arab Emirates T20 franchise league.

He was ruled retired of nan ongoing T20 World Cup pinch an unspecified wounded but is expected to beryllium fit.

West Indies play England successful 3 Tests, starting connected 10 July astatine Lord's.

The bid opener will beryllium England bowler James Anderson's last international.

Fast bowler Jayden Seales has besides returned to nan West Indies squad, having missed nan Australia circuit done injury.

Seales impressed successful a stint successful nan County Championship pinch Sussex earlier this season, during which he took 24 wickets successful six matches to make him Division Two's starring wicket-taker.

Fellow speedy Shamar Joseph, who bowled West Indies to triumph successful his 2nd Test against Australia astatine Brisbane, is besides selected.

There is nary spot for batter Shai Hope, however. The right-hander made hundreds of years successful each innings of West Indies' triumph against England astatine Headingley successful 2017 but past played a Test successful 2021.

Uncapped batter Mikyle Louis has been included.

West Indies squad

Kraigg Brathwaite (captain), Alick Athanaze, Joshua Da Silva, Jason Holder, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Mikyle Louis, Zachary McCaskie, Kirk McKenzie, Gudakesh Motie, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Kevin Sinclair

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