ST JOHN’S -Trinidad & Tobago left-handed batter Amir Jangoo has earned his maiden Test call-up as Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Monday unveiled the squad set to tour Pakistan for a two-match Test series, scheduled from January 17–29, 2025, at the Multan Cricket Stadium.
Jangoo, who scored a sensational ODI debut century against Bangladesh recently, joins the team which also sees a return of Guyanese left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie, who was absent during the recent drawn series against Bangladesh.
West Indies head coach Andre Coley spoke on the inclusion of 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 his proficiency against spin.”
Meanwhile, Guyanese fast bowler Shamar Joseph remains sidelined due to injury rehabilitation, while Antiguan pacer Alzarri Joseph will be unavailable due to other commitments.
This series holds special significance as it not only concludes the current two-year ICC World Test Championship cycle but also marks the West Indies’ first Test series on Pakistani soil in 18 years.
Coley emphasized the importance of continued growth in the regional team.“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.”
The squad is set to leave the Caribbean on January 2 and arrive in Islamabad on January 6, to prepare for a two-day warm-up match in Rawalpindi starting January 10. (CMC)
West Indies 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 RogersMassage 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
