West Indies Tour of Pakistan: Series Schedule and Updates
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Multan, 16 January 2025: Pakistan will aim to finish the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 on a high note when they face West Indies in a two-match Test series, starting on 17 January at Multan Cricket Stadium. The second Test will also be played at the same venue from 25 January.
West Indies, playing a Test match in Pakistan for the first time since December 2006, currently sit at the bottom of the ICC World Test Championship table. In the last Test series between the two sides on Pakistan soil, Pakistan, led by PCB Hall of Famer Inzamam-ul-Haq, won 2-0 in a three-match series.
The last meeting between Pakistan and West Indies in the red-ball format was in 2021, when the two-match series ended in a 1-1 draw in the West Indies.
Pakistan, under the leadership of Shan Masood, will be aiming for their second consecutive home series win after defeating England 2-1 in October last year.
Both teams have undergone extensive preparations for the series. Pakistan’s 15-member squad has completed three days of training, while Kraigg Brathwaite’s side practiced for two days at the picturesque Multan Cricket Stadium. The West Indies also played a three-day warm-up match against Pakistan Shaheens at the Islamabad Club last week.
Squad Overview:
The home side’s squad features three uncapped players: Kashif Ali (right-arm fast bowler), Mohammad Huraira (right-handed batter), and Rohail Nazir (wicketkeeper-batter). Abrar Ahmed, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Ali, and Sajid Khan have also been recalled.
Abrar Ahmed and Sajid Khan are on the verge of reaching significant milestones, needing 11 and six wickets, respectively, to complete 50 Test wickets each.
Pre-Series Quotes:
Shan Masood, Pakistan’s Test Captain:
“This is our last Test series in the current ICC World Test Championship cycle, and we want to finish it on a winning note. Every match in this format holds great importance, and we are committed to giving it our all to end the campaign with a memorable series win.
“West Indies are a strong side with a lot of talented players. They bring a unique style to the game, and we know they will challenge us. Test cricket is about adapting, and as a team, we are ready for whatever comes our way.
“The series win against England at home has given us a lot of confidence and momentum, and we are fully focused on carrying that winning attitude forward.”
Kraigg Brathwaite, West Indies’ Test Captain:
“We are very excited to be here in Pakistan. Personally, it’s my first time in Pakistan, and I believe it’s the first time for many of our players. We are really looking forward to performing well in the series. Pakistan is a strong side at home, so we’re excited to face them in these conditions.
“Putting runs on the board will be crucial, but taking 20 wickets is key to winning a Test match.
“Our preparations are going well. We had a few days in Islamabad where we played a practice match, which went well, and we’ve also had useful training sessions here in Multan.”
Pakistan Squad:
Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Kashif Ali, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper/batter), Noman Ali, Rohail Nazir (wicketkeeper/batter), Sajid Khan, and Salman Ali Agha.
West Indies 12 for 1st Test:
Kraigg Brathwaite (captain), Alick Athanaze, Amir Jangoo (wicketkeeper), Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Keacy Carty, Kevin Sinclair, Mikyle Louis, and Tevin Imlach.
Not considered for selection in the first Test:
Anderson Phillip, Joshua Da Silva (vice-captain), and Kemar Roach.