Shimron Hetmyer, Darren Bravo, Keemo Paul 'decline invitation' to tour England in July

Three West Indies' cricketers - namely Shimron Hetmyer, Darren Bravo and Keemo Paul have declined invitation to tour England for three Tests, CWI said on Wednesday. West Indies are scheduled to play three Tests against England, starting from July 8 in bio-secure environments. Two newcomers were named in Windies' Test squad - middle-order batsman Nkrumah Bonner and fast bowler Chemar Holder. 

"Darren Bravo, Shimron Hetmyer and Keemo Paul all declined invitation to travel to England for tour and CWI fully respects ir decision to choose to do so," Cricket West Indies said in a statement.

"As previously stated, CWI will t hold this decision against se players when considering future selection," it added.

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West Indies team to be quarantined

first test of series will commence on July 8 at as Bowl. second and third test will be played at Old Trafford subsequently dates for which are July 16 and July 24. West Indies are set to arrive in UK on June 9 and will be quarantined at Old Trafford for three weeks. ECB has also stated that decision on or scheduled matches for England Men and England Women this summer will be determined at a later date.

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“We are in daily dialogue with Government and our medical team, who have been incredibly supportive during this period. se are our proposed dates and y remain subject to UK Government approval. We would like to thank Cricket West Indies for ir co-operation and dedication in making this tour a reality, and we all look forward to prospect of cricket returning in coming weeks,” ECB said in an official statement on Tuesday. 

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West Indies Test Squad

Jason Holder, Kraigg Brathwaite, Shai Hope, Shane Dowrich, Roston Chase, Shemarh Brooks, Rahkeem Cornwall, Nkrumah Bonner, Alzarri Joseph, Chemar Holder, John Campbell, Raymon Reifer, Kemar Roach, Jermaine Blackwood .Reserves: Sunil Ambris, Joshua Da Silva, Shann Gabriel, Keon Harding, Kyle Mayers, Preston McSween, Marqui Mindley, Shane Moseley, Anderson Phillip, Oshane Thomas, Jomel Warrican. 

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