The squad was announced unexpectedly. ( squad ) 

Wellington: The West Indies and New Zealand will play a three-Test series in December. The West Indies squad   ( squad )    has been announced for this series. Roston Chase has been appointed captain, while Jomel Warrican has been appointed vice-captain. The squad includes players who have performed well in domestic cricket.

Ojai Shields gets his first opportunity in the squad.
Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph are both injured and have not yet fully recovered, which is why they have been ruled out of the series. Experienced fast bowler Kemar Roach has been recalled to the team. He has previously bowled well for the West Indies. Ojai Shields has been included in the West Indies Test team for the first time. Shields and Roach recently participated in a rigorous training camp. So that the best preparation can be made for this series. Kavem Hodge has also been included in the West Indies squad.

This series is part of the World Test Championship
West Indies Cricket Board Director Miles Bascombe said that touring New Zealand has always been difficult. At the training camp in Antigua, pitches were designed to be favorable for fast bowlers, where the players prepared well. Now we have a very good team for the overseas tour. This three-Test series between New Zealand and West Indies is also part of the 2025-27 World Test Championship. Therefore, both teams will want to perform well.

West Indies Test squad for New Zealand tour:
Roston Chase (captain), Jomel Warrican (vice-captain), Alick Athanaze, John Campbell, Tegenarine Chanderpaul, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Brandon King, Johan Layne, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, OJ Shields

Test series schedule:
First Test: December 1-5, 2025 – Christchurch

Second Test: December 9-13, 2025 – Wellington

Third Test: December 17-21, 2025 – Mount Maunganui