West Indies cricket gamers arrive in Pakistan for 2 match Check sequence on January 6, 2025. — Screengrab/ PCB
ISLAMABAD: Of their first go to to Pakistan in 18 years for the longer format of cricket, the West Indies crew reached right here on Monday to play a two-match Check sequence.
The crew arrived in Islamabad on flight EK 612 from Dubai, previous to the video games on the Multan Cricket Stadium later this month.
The guests will play a three-day follow match, starting on January 10, in opposition to the Pakistan Shaheens as a part of their preparations.
Each groups will meet in Islamabad on January 6 and coaching periods will happen over the following few days. On January 7, the Pakistani crew will begin coaching on the Islamabad Membership. To organize for the sequence, the Caribbean crew will maintain intensive coaching periods for 2 days on January 8 and 9.
This tour represents a serious turning level for cricket in Pakistan, as it’s the first Check sequence the West Indies will play in Pakistan since their 2006 go to.
The West Indies have visited Pakistan thrice since 2018 for limited-overs matches, however that is the primary longer-format sequence in nearly 20 years.
Pakistan and the West Indies have performed 54 Check matches in opposition to one another, with Pakistan main the head-to-head document with 21 wins. Whereas, The Windies have received 18 Assessments and 15 video games resulted in attracts.
The final Check sequence between the 2 sides happened in 2021 within the Caribbean, ending in a 1-1 draw.
West Indies Squad: Kraigg Brathwaite (captain), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Joshua Da Silva, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Amir Jangoo, Mikyle Louis, Gudakesh Motie, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Kevin Sinclair, Jomel Warrican.
Pakistan Shaheens squad: Imam-ul-Haq (captain), Ahmed Bashir, Ahmed Safi Abdullah, Ali Zaryab, Haseebullah, Hussain Talat, Kashif Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rameez Jr., Mohammad Suleman, Musa Khan, Omair Bin Yousuf, Rohail Nazir, and Saad Khan.
Pakistan Shaheens vs West Indies — Three-day warm-up matches session timings:
10 January – Day 1
Toss – 9:00 AM
1st session – 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Lunch – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
2nd session – 1:00 PM to three:00 PM
Tea – 3:00 PM to three:20 PM
third session – 3:20 PM to 4:50 PM
11 & 12 January – Day 2 & 3
1st session – 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Lunch – 12:00 PM to 12:40 PM
2nd session – 12:40 PM to 2:40 PM
Tea – 2:40 PM to three:00 PM
third session – 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Two-Match Check sequence schedule:
First Check: January 17-21, Multan Cricket Stadium
Second Check: January 25-29, Multan Cricket Stadium
