Shai Hope celebrates one of two centuries against England at Leeds earlier this year. Photo: Getty ImagesThe West Indies have backed a coterie of promising young batsmen to deliver in their two-test series in New Zealand next month. The squad of 15 contains only one change from that which beat Zimbabwe 1-0 in another two-test rubber which finished a week ago. The West Indies chairman of selectors, former international wicketkeeper Courtney Browne, said the Zimbabwe series win was a solid pointer not to play about with the squad. Three ODIs and three T20s follow, for which the West Indies squad will be rejigged.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 06, 2017 19:30 UTC