West Indies named a 15-man squad for the next month’s three-match Test series against New Zealand, with veteran pacer Kemar Roach securing a recall in the absence of first-choice pacers Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph, while right-arm seamer Ojay Shields earns a maiden call-up following a string of solid performances for West Indies A against South Africa A.

All-rounder Kavem Hodge is also recalled to the 15-player group for the Test series that commences in Christchurch on December 1, with spinner Khary Pierre omitted from the squad, as per ICC.

The three-match series will provide the Caribbean side with the opportunity to earn their first points in the ongoing World Test Championship cycle, and West Indies director of cricket Miles Bascombe is confident his side is up to the task.

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