Manchester, Jul 3 (UNI) West Indies experienced fast bowler Shannon Gabriel coming out of an ankle surgery has been drafted into the 15-member Test squad for the Test series against host England starting on July 8.
Gabriel was among the reserves when Windies team landed in England but proved his fitness with impressive performances in the two inter-squad warm-up matches at the Emirates Old Trafford.
“I am delighted that we are able to add Shannon to the Test squad. He has shown that he is fit and ready, he will add experience, firepower and potency to the bowling unit,” Roger Harper, Cricket West Indies selector said.