Lawson's bowling action is also under review

The 21-year-old Lawson has been out of cricket for almost a month recovering from bulging discs in his lower back.

Lawson's back problems have also set back remedial work on his bowling action, which is under review by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Umpires David Shepherd and Srinivas Venkatraghavan reported him during the fourth test against Australia last month.

"We cannot make much progress while the injury to the back remains a concern," said Dr. Michael Seepersaud.

Seepersaud, the West Indies Cricket Board's Chief Cricket Development Officer, is supervising the review process of Lawson's bowling action.

We are pleased to see Jermaine's response to the treatment Dr. Michael Seepersaud

"We have (been) informed that Jermaine has worked almost daily over the last couple of weeks doing core strengthening and has been undergoing tests to determine the state of the back injury," said Seepersaud.

"Initially, he had some stiffness, but now is devoid of pain.

"We are pleased to see Jermaine's response to the treatment, but believe that the rigours of test cricket would likely overwhelm his back.

"Jermaine can start the remedial work on his bowling action next week, if it initially involves activities of little intensity."