Off-spinner Shane Shillingford recalled to West Indies Test squad

29-year-old Shillingford played the last of his five Tests in November 2010 after his bowling action was deemed illegal on the tour of Sri Lanka.

He subsequently undergone remedial work and got clearance to play earlier last year. He was selected in West Indies squad for Bangladesh tour in August 2011 but did not play.

Shillingford retrieved the faith of selectors in the ongoing domestic season, during which he claimed 38 wickets in the five regional first class games.

Shillingford’s inclusion is the only change to the West Indies team, which lost the first Test in Barbados by three wickets.

West Indies are expected into go into Queen’s Park Oval with two regular spinners.

On the other hand pace spearhead Ravi Rampaul, who missed the first Test and preceding limited-over series due to shoulder strain, is likely to be the part of playing XI in second Test.

The third and final Test between West Indies and Australia is scheduled in Dominica from April 23.

West Indies Squad:

Darren Sammy (captain), Kirk Edwards, Adrian Barath, Carlton Baugh (wicket-keeper), Devendra Bishoo, Kraigg Brathwaite, Darren Bravo, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Narsingh Deonarine, Fidel Edwards, Kieran Powell, Ravi Rampaul, Kemar Roach, Shane Shillingford.