West Indies cricket staff celebrating their victory. -X/@ProCricketPK
ANTIGUA: Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Monday revealed a 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match Take a look at collection towards Pakistan, slated to be performed from January 17 to 29, 2025 on the Multan Cricket Stadium.
In accordance with a press release issued by the CWI, the two-match Take a look at collection, which marks the ultimate installment of the two-year World Take a look at Championship cycle, will see the West Indies enjoying a Take a look at collection in Pakistan for the primary time in 18 years.
The squad marked the return of left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie, who was unavailable for the staff’s not too long ago drawn collection towards Bangladesh.
In the meantime, rising left-handed batter Amir Jangoo earned his maiden Take a look at call-up on the again of his match-winning century towards Bangladesh on ODI debut earlier this month.
The CWI additionally confirmed that Multan will host each Checks of the collection, affirming the stories of Karachi being stripped of the internet hosting of the opener because of the ongoing renovation course of on the Nationwide Stadium for the ICC Males’s Champions Trophy 2025.
West Indies head coach Andre Coley termed the upcoming collection a chance to develop his aspect within the format.
“For the Test series against Pakistan in January 2025, the focus is on building on what we have done well and transforming the learnings from 2024 into tangible results,” he mentioned.
“Motie rejoins the squad to bolster the spin attack, while Jangoo’s selection comes on the back of his consistency across formats in regional cricket, as well as his demonstrated high level of competency against spin bowling.”
West Indies will embark on their Take a look at tour to Pakistan with a two-day observe towards Pakistan Shaheens, scheduled to be performed in Rawalpindi on January 10 and 11.
The guests are anticipated to reach in Islamabad on January 6, and after competing within the observe match, will depart for Multan.
West Indies squad:
Kraigg Brathwaite (C), Joshua Da Silva (vc), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Amir Jangoo, Mikyle Louis, Gudakesh Motie, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, Kevin Sinclair, Jayden Seales, and Jomel Warrican
West Indies Tour of Pakistan
Two-day warm-up Match: January 10 -11, 2025, Rawalpindi
First Take a look at: January 17-21, 2025, Multan Cricket Stadium
Second Take a look at: January 25-29, 2025, Multan Cricket Stadium
