The West Indies cricket team has landed in Pakistan for a long-awaited two-match Test series, marking their first visit for Test cricket in 18 years. The players touched down in Islamabad on January 6, arriving on a flight from Dubai. This series is set to be played at the Multan Cricket Stadium later this month, generating excitement among cricket fans across the country.
The visiting team will start their preparations with a three-day practice match against the Pakistan Shaheens on January 10. This warm-up game will help the West Indies players adjust to the local playing conditions. Pakistan’s squad will also begin their training at the Islamabad Club on January 7, while the West Indies team has planned intensive practice sessions on January 8 and 9.
This tour is a significant milestone for cricket in Pakistan. Although the West Indies have visited Pakistan for limited-overs matches three times since 2018, this marks the first Test series between the two nations on Pakistani soil since 2006. It highlights Pakistan’s growing ability to host international cricket at home, which is a proud moment for fans and the cricketing community.
The two teams share a rich cricketing history. Over the years, they have faced each other in 54 Test matches. Pakistan leads the head-to-head record with 21 wins, while the West Indies have won 18 times. Fifteen matches ended in draws. Their last Test series was in 2021 in the Caribbean, where both teams secured one win each, resulting in a 1-1 draw.
The squads for this series have been announced, with experienced players and young talent on both sides. The West Indies squad, led by Kraigg Brathwaite, includes players like Joshua Da Silva, Kemar Roach, and Jayden Seales. The Pakistan Shaheens squad is captained by Imam-ul-Haq and features promising players like Mohammad Huraira, Musa Khan, and Rohail Nazir.
Fans are eagerly awaiting this exciting series, which not only brings top-quality cricket back to Pakistan but also strengthens the bond between the two cricket-loving nations. With preparations in full swing and a thrilling contest on the horizon, this tour promises to be an unforgettable chapter in Pakistan’s cricket history.
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