Jordan Johnson replaces Kevlon Anderson in West Indies ‘A’ team for South Africa tour

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced a change in the West Indies "A" Team squad for the ongoing tour of South Africa, with Jordan Johnson set to replace Kevlon Anderson.

Unfortunately, Anderson encountered difficulties with his visa documentation, preventing him from traveling to South Africa. As a result, Anderson will join the West Indies Academy team for their upcoming four-day matches against Emerging Ireland at the Coolidge Cricket Ground (CCG) in Antigua.

Johnson will immediately travel to South Africa and will be available for selection in the second and third four-day "Test" matches against South Africa "A". This opportunity comes at an opportune time, as it allows Johnson to gain valuable experience in South African conditions. The recent announcement by the International Cricket Council (ICC) that South Africa will host the ICC Men's U19 Cricket World Cup in January 2024 underscores the significance of Johnson's call-up to the "A" Team.

The West Indies "A" Team started their tour of South Africa on a high note, securing a thrilling one-wicket victory against South Africa "A" in the first "Test" at Willowmore Park in Benoni. Both teams will now move to East London for the second "Test" match at Buffalo Park, scheduled to commence on Tuesday, November 28, with the first ball each day at 10:00 am local time (40 am Eastern Caribbean/3:00 am Jamaica).

Meanwhile, the West Indies Academy kicked off their first-class series against Emerging Ireland at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua on Saturday, November 25.

Squads

West Indies "A" Team: Joshua Da Silva (captain), Tevin Imlach (vice-captain), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kavem Hodge, Jordan Johnson, Akeem Jordan, Shamar Joseph, Shermon Lewis, Jair McAllister, Zachary McCaskie, Kirk McKenzie, Abhijai Mansingh, Jayden Seales, Kevin Sinclair

West Indies Academy: Nyeem Young (captain), Kevlon Anderson, Ackeem Auguste, Joshua Bishop, Teddy Bishop, Carlon Bowen-Tuckett, McKenny Clarke, Leonardo Julien, Johann Layne, Matthew Nandu, Ashmead Nedd, Kelvin Pitman, Junior Sinclair, Isai Thorne, Kevin Wickham

Match Schedules: West Indies "A" Team

November 21 to 24: 1st "Test" – West Indies A beat South Africa A by 1 wicket at Willowmoore Park, Benoni
November 28 to December 1: 2nd "Test" vs South Africa A at Buffalo Park, East London
December 5 to 8: 3rd "Test" vs South Africa A at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein