West Indies unveil Take a look at squad for Pakistan tour; Amir Jangoo is summoned for the primary time

THE Cricket West Indies (CWI) lately unveiled a 15-member squad for a much-anticipated two-match Take a look at collection in opposition to Pakistan, scheduled from January 16 to twenty-eight, 2025. This tour marks an essential return for the West Indies to Pakistan for Take a look at cricket after an 18-day ‘a yr, making it a focus for cricket followers and analysts.

Group composition

Main the workforce is Kraigg Brathwaitewith Joshua Da Silva serving as his vice-captain. The workforce’s make-up options seasoned gamers alongside promising abilities, aiming to mix expertise and youthful vitality.

Notable returns and debuts

Group sees return of left-arm spinner Gudakesh Movementwho missed the latest draw collection in opposition to Bangladesh however he’s again to strengthen the rotating assault. A notable inclusion is Amir Jangoothe left-handed batter whose latest performances, together with a match-winning ODI century on debut in opposition to Bangladesh, earned him his first Take a look at call-up.

Additionally READ: Alzarri Joseph: The ‘angry man’ of West Indies cricket

Historic significance of the West Indies tour

This collection will not be solely a return to Pakistan but additionally the ultimate a part of the two-year World Take a look at Championship cycle for the West Indies. West Indies’ final Take a look at tour of Pakistan was in 2006-07, which provides a layer of historic significance to the upcoming matches.

West Indies squad for Pakistan collection

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, Jomel Warrior

Additionally READ: Champions Trophy 2025: Key dates revealed, India-Pakistan clash scheduled for February 23