Pakistan Shaheens Squad to Face West Indies in Warm-Up Match
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled the Pakistan Shaheens squad for a three-day warm-up match against the West Indies Test team. The highly anticipated clash is scheduled to take place from 10-12 January 2025 at the Islamabad Club, Islamabad. This preparatory match sets the stage for the upcoming Test series between the two nations.
- Imam-ul-Haq leads Pakistan Shaheens.
- Musa Khan makes the squad after an exceptional Quaid-e-Azam Trophy season.
- The Test series starts on 17 January in Multan.
Pakistan Shaheens Squad and Training Schedule
The PCB has selected a 14-member squad for the match, with Imam-ul-Haq at the helm. The inclusion of Musa Khan, who claimed 38 wickets in five Quaid-e-Azam Trophy games, adds significant strength.
The squad will assemble on 6 January, the same day the West Indies team arrives in Islamabad. Training sessions for the Shaheens begin on 7 January, while the West Indies team will prepare with two sessions on 8 and 9 January.
Squad List:
- Imam-ul-Haq (Captain)
- Ahmed Bashir
- Ahmed Safi Abdullah
- Ali Zaryab
- Haseebullah
- Hussain Talat
- Kashif Ali
- Mohammad Huraira
- Mohammad Rameez Jnr
- Mohammad Suleman
- Musa Khan
- Omair Bin Yousuf
- Rohail Nazir
- Saad Khan
West Indies Test Squad Prepares
Led by Kraigg Brathwaite, the West Indies Test squad will land in Islamabad on 6 January. The team boasts a mix of seasoned players like Kemar Roach and emerging talents like Gudakesh Motie. They will have their final training sessions on 8 and 9 January, fine-tuning strategies for the warm-up game.
West Indies Squad List:
- Kraigg Brathwaite (Captain)
- Alick Athanaze
- Keacy Carty
- Joshua Da Silva
- Justin Greaves
- Kavem Hodge
- Tevin Imlach
- Amir Jangoo
- Mikyle Louis
- Gudakesh Motie
- Anderson Phillip
- Kemar Roach
- Jayden Seales
- Kevin Sinclair
- Jomel Warrican
Warm-Up Match Details
The three-day match at the Islamabad Club features structured sessions to simulate Test match scenarios. It begins at 9.30 AM daily, with breaks for lunch and tea. The match promises a crucial opportunity for both sides to adjust to conditions and assess form.
Session Timings:
- 10 January – Day 1:
- Toss: 9 AM
- 1st Session: 9.30 AM – 12 PM
- Lunch: 12 PM – 1 PM
- 2nd Session: 1 PM – 3 PM
- Tea: 3 PM – 3.20 PM
- 3rd Session: 3.20 PM – 4.50 PM
- 11-12 January – Day 2 & 3:
- 1st Session: 9.30 AM – 12 PM
- Lunch: 12 PM – 12.40 PM
- 2nd Session: 12.40 PM – 2.40 PM
- Tea: 2.40 PM – 3 PM
- 3rd Session: 3 PM – 4.30 PM
Road to the Test Series
The two-match Test series between Pakistan and West Indies, part of the ICC World Test Championship, begins on 17 January in Multan. Both matches will be held at the same venue, offering players consistent conditions.
The warm-up match serves as a platform to refine team dynamics and gauge individual performances. With the Shaheens showcasing domestic talent and the West Indies sharpening their form, the stage is set for an exciting cricketing contest.