Islamabad: West Indies cricket team arrived in Pakistan on Monday to participate in a two-match Test series, marking their return to the country for a Test series after 18 years.
The West Indies team under the leadership of Craig Brathwaite reached Islamabad after 18 years for the Test match series.
The squad landed in Islamabad via flight EK 612 from Dubai, ahead of the matches scheduled later this month at Multan Cricket Stadium.
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To acclimatise and fine-tune their skills, the West Indies will engage in a practice match against the Shaheens from January 10 to 12, providing a valuable opportunity for players to adapt to local conditions before the Test series commences.
This tour is a significant milestone for Pakistan cricket, as it marks the first Test series on Pakistani soil featuring the West Indies since their 2006 visit.
Here are the squads of both teams,
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 match session timings:
10 January – Day 1
Toss – 9:00 AM1st session – 9:30 AM to 12:00 PMLunch – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM2nd session – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMTea – 3:00 PM to 3:20 PM3rd session – 3:20 PM to 4:50 PM
11 & 12 January – Day 2 & 3
1st session – 9:30 AM to 12:00 PMLunch – 12:00 PM to 12:40 PM2nd session – 12:40 PM to 2:40 PMTea – 2:40 PM to 3:00 PM3rd session – 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
