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TRINIDAD: Pakistan ODI captain Mohammad Rizwan has expressed confidence in his side’s preparations ahead of the three-match ODI series against the West Indies, starting Friday at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy.
In a video message shared by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Rizwan stressed the importance of making a strong start, highlighting the blend of youth and experience in the squad.
“We are looking to put our best foot forward in the ODI format, and this away series in tough conditions promises to be a fine challenge for our young squad,” Rizwan said.
“We have some exciting players like Sufyan Moqim and Hassan Nawaz, who are eager to prove their mettle in 50-over cricket.”
He also acknowledged the difficulty of facing the West Indies on their own turf, but expressed faith in his team.
“Playing West Indies in their backyard is never easy. With the help of the Almighty, we will look to express ourselves with both bat and ball to clinch the series,” Mohammad Rizwan said.
“They have some exciting players too, which will add to the competitiveness of the matches.”
The series opener will be a day-night fixture, starting at 2:00 pm local time (11:00 pm Pakistan time), while the remaining two games will be day matches, beginning at 9:30 am local time (6:30 am Pakistan time).
The Brian Lara Cricket Academy will be hosting only its second men’s ODI, the first being West Indies vs India in 2023.
Pakistan ODI squad for West Indies series
Mohammad Rizwan (c)(wk), Salman Ali Agha (vc), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem.
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