POTCHEFSTROOM, South Africa, (CMC) – Fast bowler Kemar Roach will sit out West Indies’ second official Champions Trophy warm-up against Sri Lanka today after injuring his ankle in the opening game against South Africa on Friday.

The 21-year-old was limited to just four overs against the Proteas after sustaining a minor injury to his right ankle while attempting to field a ball on the boundary, during the Caribbean side’s 188-run loss at Senwes Park.

Roach, a key member of the depleted Windies’ pace attack, has been receiving treatment and is being monitored closely.

Coach David Williams said daily assessments would be made and remained hopeful Roach would make a full recovery and suit up for the Windies’ first match of the Champions Trophy against Pakistan on Wednesday.

“We will be having daily assessments on Kemar and we are hoping to have him ready for the first match against Pakistan,” said Williams.

“He is a wicket-taker, he has demonstrated the ability to get wickets with the new ball as well as later in the innings. He is a key member of the team and we are hoping to go into the first match at full strength.”

The right-armer, who made his Test debut against Bangladesh in July when the elite players sat out the series over a contracts dispute, has taken 13 wickets in his two Tests along with a similar number in five One-Day Internationals.

Today’s match will be the final warm-up match for the Windies before they contest Group A of the tournament alongside Australia, India and Pakistan.