Alick Athanaze and Akeem Jordan are the two newcomers in the 15-member squad.

Source: https://nationwideradiojm.com/wi-confident-ahead-of-first-test-against-south-africa/

Along the way, Melius put on 209 for the second wicket with Hodge who faced 195 balls and struck six fours, before adding a further 49 for the third wicket with Athanaze whose 92-ball knock contained four fours.

Source: https://thevoiceslu.com/2023/02/melius-takes-centre-stage-with-a-superb-192-knock/

As far as individual performances go, Darren Bravo (261 runs) leads the Highest Run Scorer list with Alick Athanaze (244) in second, Kimani Melius and Matthew Nandu, both on 204 runs.

Source: https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2023/03/15/third-round-commences-in-guyana-tt-today/

Ashwin continues and Blackwood takes a single off the first ball to give the strike to Athanaze.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/india-vs-west-indies-live-score-2nd-test-day-3-ind-vs-wi-test-2023-latest-updates-and-full-scorecard-at-queens-park-oval-in-port-of-spain-in-trinidad-8854432/

Athanaze and Cornwall are top performers with bat and ball in West.

Source: https://antiguaobserver.com/athanaze-and-cornwall-are-top-performers-with-bat-and-ball-in-west-indies-championships/

"Athanaze is one of the young players who we have invested in, and he played well in the 'A Team' and CWI President's XI," said chief selectore Desmond Haynes.

Source: http://jamaica-star.com/article/news/20230215/athanaze-jordan-test-side-south-africa

Chris Green removed Laurie Evans in the 16 over and Salman Irshad got Alick Athanaze to top edge one to the fine leg boundary for 76 with 12 balls to go but Rovman Powell and Jason Holder saw the Royals home to put them right back in the playoff race.

Source: https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2023/09/02/athanaze-star-shines-bright-to-lead-royals-home/