In addition to Cornwell, who had his last test in November 2021, left-handed spinner Jomel Warrickan was named. Warrickan was part of the team that toured Zimbabwe, but missed the last tour of South Africa in February. He ran 13 tests.

Left-handed spinner Gudakesh Moti was unavailable for selection as he is rehabbing from injury.

We were very impressed with McKenzie and Athanase’s approach to batsmanship during the recent A team tour of Bangladesh. These are two young players who scored well and played with great maturity, and we think they deserve an opportunity, said lead selector Desmond Haynes.

We are without Moti, who is rehabbing, and that has created an opportunity for Warrickan and Cornwell in the spin bowling department. He