West Indies Name Squad for Pakistan Test Series

Test Squad for Pakistan

Kraigg Brathwaite (Captain), Joshua Da Silva (Vice-Captain), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Amir Jangoo, Mikyle Louis, Gudakesh Motie, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, Kevin Sinclair, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican

Team Management Unit

Head Coach: Andre Coley, Manager: Rawl Lewis, Bowling Coach: James Franklin, Fielding Coach: Rayon Griffith, Batting Coach: James Adams, Physiotherapist: Denis Byam, Strength & Conditioning Coach: Ronald Rogers, Massage Therapist: Darc Browne, Analyst: Avenesh Seetaram, Media & Content Officer: Jerome Foster

Tour Schedule

Warm-Up Match: January 10-11, 2025, Rawalpindi
1st Test: January 17-21, 2025, Multan Cricket Stadium
2nd Test: January 25-29, 2025, Multan Cricket Stadium

Key Inclusions and Omissions

Trinidad & Tobago left-handed batter Amir Jangoo has earned his maiden Test call-up, joining the team, which also sees the return of Guyanese left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie, who was absent during the recent drawn series against Bangladesh. Guyanese fast bowler Shamar Joseph remains sidelined due to injury rehabilitation, while Antiguan pacer Alzarri Joseph will be unavailable due to other commitments.

Coach’s Comments

West Indies head coach Andre Coley spoke on including Jangoo and the return of Motie: “Motie’s return strengthens our spin options, while Jangoo’s selection is a testament to his consistency across formats and proficiency against spin.”

Series Significance

This series holds special significance as it concludes the current two-year ICC World Test Championship cycle and marks the West Indies’ first Test series on Pakistani soil in 18 years.

Conclusion

The West Indies team is set to tour Pakistan for a two-match Test series in January 2025, with a squad that includes several exciting inclusions and returns. The team will look to build on its recent performances and transform its learnings into tangible results in the upcoming series.