Fast bowler Shamar Joseph has been ruled out of the upcoming two-Test series against India due to injury, Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed on Friday.

In his absence, 22-year-old all-rounder Johann Layne has been drafted into the squad for the Test series, scheduled from October 2 to 14.

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Layne, who has featured in 19 first-class matches, has scored 495 runs in 32 innings with two half-centuries. With the ball, he has picked up 66 wickets at an average of 22.28, including four five-wicket hauls.

Joseph, who made a sensational debut against Australia in January 2024 with a five-wicket haul, has so far played 11 Tests and claimed 51 wickets at 21.66. CWI added that the pacer will be re-evaluated ahead of the upcoming white-ball series against Bangladesh, comprising three O

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