Grenada Braces for Test Return as Australia Aim to Seal Series

Grenada is set to host its first Test match in over two decades, with Australia looking to seal the Frank Worrell Trophy. The scenic island has a rich sporting history, with Kirani James, the 400m sprint king, being the biggest sporting superstar ever to come out of Grenada.

A Sporting Mash Up

The return of Test cricket to Grenada is being treated as a monumental occasion, with locals talking it up as a sporting "Mash Up". The National Stadium, which shares a compound with the Kirani James National Athletic Stadium, is the venue for the match.

Australia's Focus

Steve Smith, the Australian batting maestro, was the primary focus in the team's two training sessions at the National Stadium. Despite still recovering from a finger injury, Smith was seen batting and fielding, with the team likely to bring him back in for the second Test.

Learning About Grenada

The Australian team is also trying to learn more about this unique nation. Captain Pat Cummins spoke about how lovely the people have been, including the chef at his hotel who cooked fish for Ricky Ponting and Matthew Hayden back in 2007.

Match Details

• When: July 3-7, 2025
• Where: Grenada National Stadium, St George's, Grenada
• What to Expect: A slow-burning Test match with a dry and cracked surface, potentially playing into the hands of the spinners.

Team News

The West Indian team is dealing with an uneasy cloud surrounding allegations of sexual assault against one of their players. Cricket West Indies has released a statement, but it's unclear if the team will make any changes to their playing XI.

Probable XIs

• West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Brandon King, Roston Chase (c), Shai Hope (wk), Justin Greaves, Alzarri Joseph, Jomel Warrican/Anderson Phillip, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales
• Australia: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Cameron Green, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood