West Indies batter Shai Hope is in line to play his first test in almost four years after being recalled to the squad for their home series against Australia, but veteran pacer Kemah Roach has been dropped.
The three-test series, which begins in Barbados on June 25, marks the start of the teams new World Test Championship cycle.
Limited-overs captain Hope has played 38 tests, the last of which came in Sri Lanka in late 2021.
Kevlon Anderson earned a first test call-up while Brandon King was also included in the squad to strengthen their batting order against World Test Champions Australias formidable pace attack.
Brandon Kings inclusion fits a role we have identified that needs special focus to take our team to those closer to the top of the rankings, head coach Daren Sammy said in a statement issued by Cricket West Indies on Tuesday.
