Fidel Edwards to replace Injured Kemar Roach

Fidel Edwards has been called up to the West Indies squad to replace Kemar Roach who has sustained a knee injury.

West Indies team physiotherapist C.J. Clark described the injury as "a right medial hamstring tendon tear", which Roach sustained in a club match three weeks ago in his native Barbados.

"Kemar has not recovered adequately from the injury to join the squad for the tour," said Clark. "He has commenced rehabilitation and will undergo further assessment. He is expected to return to action in three to four weeks time."

Kemar Roach has been West Indies most successful bowler this year,takin 39 wickets at an average of 22.25 runs apiece in 7 test matches.

Gibson said Edwards was more than capable cover for Roach and felt there was more than enough firepower in the 15-member squad.

"Fidel was a member of the squad that played in the recent ICC World Twenty20 Tournament and he has been bowling [in club cricket in his native Barbados], so his bowling fitness will be right up there at its peak," said Gibson.

"Along with Ravi Rampaul and Tino Best, we feel confident that they will all be able to do a good job for us in the Tests, whichever combination is selected."