Veteran cricket commentator Joseph “Reds” Perreira has expressed concerns over the West Indies’ decision to retain Jomel Warrican as vice-captain for the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand, commencing on December 1. The West Indies enter the series on the back of disappointing performances in both the five-match T20 International and three-match One Day International series, despite some competitive displays. Perreira argued that Warrican, a left-arm spinner, may not be the ideal choice to support captain Roston Chase, particularly in pace-friendly conditions. He emphasized that vice-captain selections are typically made on a series-by-series basis and suggested that alternative candidates should have been considered. Additionally, Perreira raised questions about the management of injuries to fast-bowling duo Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph, who have been ruled out for the remainder of the year. He called for greater transparency regarding their rehabilitation process, including details about specialist consultations, progress updates, and their potential return to competitive cricket. The squad for the New Zealand tour sees the return of experienced fast bowler Kemar Roach, who is expected to play a pivotal role, alongside debutant Ojay Shields and returning player Kavem Hodge. Perreira voiced no objections to these selections, highlighting their potential contributions to the team.