Smith to make Test debut

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Apr.9, WICB: Devon Smith is set to make his Test debut for West Indies after he was named in the final 11 for the first Cable & Wireless Test Match against Australia, starting at Bourda Oval on Thursday here.

The 21-year-old left-handed opening batsman blessed with an array of strokes has gained his place following two seasons of heavy scoring in the West Indies first-class domestic competition.

He becomes the third player from the Spice Isle of Grenada to play Test cricket for the West Indies.

Final West Indies 11: Brian Lara (captain), Wavell Hinds, Devon Smith, Daren Ganga, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Marlon Samuels, Ridley Jacobs, Vasbert Drakes, Mervyn Dillon, Pedro Collins, Jermaine Lawson; Reserves: Carlton Baugh Jr, Dave Bernard Jr