West Indies announce squad for Test series against Pakistan

ANTIGUA: Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Monday, revealed a 15-member Test squad for the national men’s cricket team’s upcoming tour of Pakistan.

West Indies will play a two-match Test series against Pakistan, that will run from 17 January to 29 January. This series is part of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25.

Left-arm spinner Gudakesh Moti, who was unavailable for the team’s recently drawn series against Bangladesh, has been added to the squad.

Meanwhile, emerging left-handed batter Amir Jangoo has earned his maiden Test call-up.

Kraigg Brathwaite will continue to lead the team, while Joshua Da Silva will serve as his deputy.

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“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,” West Indies head coach Andre Coley said.

“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.”

The Caribbean team will arrive in Islamabad on 6 January and will play a three-day practice match against Pakistan Shaheens from 10-12 January at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Following the three-day match, they will take on Pakistan in back-to-back Tests in Multan. The first Test will be played from 17-21 January, while the second Test will be held from 25-29 January.

West Indies Test squad for Pakistan Tour

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.

Tour Schedule

10-12 January – three-day match vs Pakistan Shaheens, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

17-21 January – first Test, Multan Cricket Stadium

25-29 January – second Test, Multan Cricket Stadium

READ: PCB reveals schedule of West Indies’ tour of Pakistan