Jason Holder preview to first Test Match

West Indies aim to retain Wisden Trophy as they bowl off #RaiseTheBat Test Series against England

7 July 2020

SOUTHAMPTON, England – West Indies enter the first Test match against England full of confidence. This is the message from captain Jason Holder as his team completed their preparations on Tuesday. Cricket will return to the international stage with the start of the first Test of the #RaiseTheBat Series as West Indies continue the Sandals Tour of England 2020.

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Where: The Ageas Bowl, Southampton

Time: 11am (6am Eastern Caribbean/5am Jamaica)

Where to watch: ESPN Caribbean

AccuWeather report for the Test Match: https://www.accuweather.com/en/gb/southampton/so14-7/daily-weather-forecast/330732?day=24?partner=web_cwi_adc

The summary of these interviews on this tour can be found at www.windiescricket.com

“The mood in the camp is very good. It has been a while since we played international cricket, the last cricket was the tour of Sri Lanka in March. The last Test match for us was against Afghanistan back in December. We’ve had four solid weeks of preparation up in Manchester, in excellent facilities. So it’s green light to go. We are waiting the first ball tomorrow. I’m good … we’re good,” Holder said.

Test Squad: Jason Holder (captain), Jermaine Blackwood, Nkrumah Bonner, Kraigg Brathwaite, Shamarh Brooks, John Campbell, Roston Chase, Rahkeem Cornwall, Shane Dowrich, Shannon Gabriel, Chemar Holder, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Raymon Reifer, Kemar Roach

Reserves: Sunil Ambris, Joshua DaSilva, Keon Harding, Kyle Mayers, Preston McSween, Marquino Mindley, Shayne Moseley, Anderson Phillip, Oshane Thomas, Jomel Warrican

MATCH SCHEDULE #RaiseTheBat Test Matches

July 8-12: 1st Test at Ageas Bowl, Southampton

July 16-20: 2nd Test at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
July 24-28: 3rd Test at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester

Fans around the world can watch the Test Series:

Caribbean: ESPN Caribbean

North America: DAZN/Willow

UK & Europe: Sky Sports (highlights and digital clips on BBC and ECB digital platforms)

Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport

Indian Sub-Continent: Sony Ten

Middle East and North Africa: BeIN Sport

South East Asia: Fox Sports Asia

Australia: Fox Sports Australia