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Alick Athanaze to Jomel Warrican: Five lesser-known names who could test India

From Alick Athanaze to Jomel Warrican, take a look at this photo collection to find out about the five lesser-known names who could test India in the two-match Test series.

By Sruti Thakur | Updated: September 30, 2025 10:11 AM IST

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1. Alick Athanaze

26-year-old left-handed batter from Dominica has grabbed the attention of Caribbean legends like Brian Lara and Ian Bishop, along with several other expert. Athanaze made his Test debut in 2023, as he scored 47 and 28, leaving a strong impression. Athanze has scored only four half-centuries in 25 innings so far.

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Alick was the leading run-scorer in under-19 World Cup

Alick was the leading run-scorer with 418 runs in six innings at an average of 100, edging out Shubman Gill, who scored 372 runs in five innings, in the 2018 Under-19 World Cup.

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3. Khary Pierre

With Motie rested, 34-year-old Khary Pierre, is set to make his Test debut against India as West Indies second specialist spinner. If he plays in Ahmedabad, he would become the oldest player to debut for the West Indies in Test cricket since 1973.

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Pierre has been in an impressive form in the West Indies Championship

Pierre has been in an impressive form in the West Indies Championship, as he grabbed 41 wickets in 11 innings at an average of 13.56. Pierre trains closely with Akeal Hosein, another left-arm spinner from Trinidad, and has won multiple CPL titles with St Lucia Kings and Trinbago Knight Riders.

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4. Brandon King

Brandon King is a star t20 batter as he holds the CPL's highest score of an unbeaten 132 and steering Jamaica Tallawahs to the 2022 title with an unbeaten 83 off 50 balls. Brandon remains untested in Test cricket. Having played only three Tests, his first-class average of 33.56 is modest. King might open the batting alongside the returning Chanderpaul in the first Test in Ahmedabad.

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5. Justin Greaves

In the 2024 Test at the Gabba, Justin Greaves scored a steady 33 in the second innings, and in his following Test at home against Bangladesh, he smashed his maiden Test century along with taking two wickets.

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Greaves hasn't scored more than 40 in his last 13 innings

Greaves hasn't scored more than 40 in his last 13 innings, but his seam bowling has added balance to the XI. He picked nine wickets in three matches against Australia and as West Indies third seamer in India, with Pierre expected to take a spot over a frontline bowler. Having missed CPL 2025 due to injury, Greaves will need to regain form and adjust swiftly to Indian conditions.

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