Hope fit for second Test against Sri Lanka

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – West Indies’ wicketkeeper/batsman Shai Hope has fully recovered from the injury that ruled him out of last week’s opening Test match against Sri Lanka.

Hope missed the opener at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium after suffering a left shoulder strain during a practice session last Tuesday.

However, Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced on Wednesday that he had made a full recovery and was now available for selection for the second Test which bowls off on Friday.

“Shai Hope has recovered from the left shoulder strain that ruled him out of the first Test and is now available for selection.

“Hope participated in the team’s final training session this afternoon ahead of the second Test, which gets underway on Friday at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium,” CWI said in a press release.

West Indies won the first Test by an innings and 217 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

CMC