WI Vs PAK: West Indies announced the team for the test series against Pakistan, this young player got a chance

WI Vs PAK: West Indies has to play a two-match Test series on Pakistan tour. Both the matches of this series will be played at Multan Cricket Stadium from January 17-29, 2025. This series is part of the World Test Championship. West Indies team will tour Pakistan for the first time in 18 years.

Aamir Jangu included for the first time

Left-handed batsman Aamir Jangu, who has performed well in recent months, has got a chance in the Test team. He scored a brilliant century in his debut ODI match against Bangladesh. Apart from him, Gudakesh Moti has also returned to the team. He did not play in the Test series played against Bangladesh.

Head coach Andre Colli said this

Regarding the team selected for the Pakistan tour, head coach Andre Colli said that we have learned a lot in 2024. We will keep moving forward in 2025. We will try to focus on the result. Regarding the return of Amir Jangu and Gudakesh Moti, he said, “The spin department of the team has been strengthened with the inclusion of Gudakesh Moti. At the same time, Aamir Jangu is continuously performing well in domestic cricket. He can also play spin better.

Shamar Joseph has not been included in the team. He is still recovering from his injury. Apart from this, Alzarri Joseph is also not a part of this series. The team will reach Islamabad on 6 January.

West Indies team for Pakistan tour:

Kraigg Brathwaite (captain), Joshua Da Silva, Alec Athanazé, Casey Carty, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Amir Jangoo, Mikael Lewis, Gudakesh Moti, Anderson .Phillip, Kemar Roach, Kevin Sinclair, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican.

West Indies tour of Pakistan

2-day warm-up match: Friday January 10-11, 2025, Rawalpindi
1st Test: Friday January 17-21, 2025, Multan Cricket Stadium
2nd Test: Saturday January 25-29, 2025, Multan Cricket Stadium

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