West Indies Test Squad for Pakistan Series: Cricket West Indies announced the 15-man squad for the West Indies men’s team to play the red ball against Pakistan in January next year. The two-match Test series will be the final leg of the 2023-25 cycle of the World Test Championship.
Historic Test Series After 18 Years
Neither side will qualify for the final at Lord’s, but both teams consider the bilateral series in Pakistan very important. The series marks the first time in 18 years that the West Indies will tour Pakistan for a Test series.
The team led by Craig Brathwaite will leave for Pakistan on January 2, 2025. Left-handed batsman Amir Jangu, who scored a match-winning century against Bangladesh, earned his maiden Test call-up. After being unavailable for the Tests against Bangladesh, Gudakesh Moti made a comeback in the red-ball setup.
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Key Changes and Player Updates
Motti rejoins the squad to bolster the spin attack, while Jangu’s selection reflects his consistency in regional cricket. As well as his high level of aptitude against spin,” Kole was quoted as saying in a press release. From Cricket West Indies.
Shamar Joseph is reported to be continuing his rehabilitation from injury. While Alzari Joseph will remain unavailable due to other commitments.
For the Test series against Pakistan in January 2025. The focus is on focusing on what we have done well and translating the lessons learned from 2024 into tangible results,” Kole added.
West Indies Squad for Pakistan Test Series
Craig Brathwaite (Captain), Joshua Da Silva (Vice-Captain), Alik Athanase, Casey Carty, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Amir Jangoo, Mikel Lewis, Gudakesh Motti, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, Kevin Sinclair, Jayden Seales
