The decision to exclude experienced pacer Kemar Roach from the West Indies’ forthcoming tour of England is a significant setback for the team. After Roach sustained a knee injury during Surrey’s County Championship game, he was left off the squad.
Roach, who turns 36 on June 30, has amassed 18 wickets at a pace of 25.77 in his six appearances for Surrey this season. Withdrawn from the West Indies’ tour of England, the 35-year-old did not play in his last county match, which was away against Hampshire. Jeremiah Louis, the St. Kitts and Nevis fast bowler without a cap, has taken his place.
The absence of Kemar’s proficiency and familiarity with English conditions will be felt. For Jeremiah Louis, though, this chance has long been coming. Desmond Haynes, the senior selector for the Cricket West Indies, was cited by ESPNcricinfo as saying, “He certainly has the skill and experience to make an impact in England.”
I have no intention of retiring anytime soon: Kemar Roach
Kemar Roach has had a depressing few days. Holding the fifth-highest wicket-taking record for the West Indies in the format, he has taken 270 Test wickets overall. Against England, he has claimed 61 of his 270 wickets. The West Indies will undoubtedly miss the veteran’s services on the forthcoming tour, as some of his best performances have come against England. Roach has stated publicly recently about his impending retirement. The veteran disclosed that plans for retirement are still in the works.
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“Obviously, everything depends on performances, but I don’t see myself retiring anytime soon. I think I can work as long as I want.” The older you are, the more of a performance you need to be on the squad. I’ve been doing great, but all I want is to continue supporting the kids to make sure they’re in a healthy, both physically and mentally. In May, Roach had stated, “If it takes them breaking those records, I’ll be happy to see those guys going after me.”
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