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West Indies squad reaches Pakistan for Test series

ISLAMABAD: The red-ball squad of the West Indies has landed here on Monday to play a two-match Test series against Pakistan.

The West Indies Test squad, under the leadership of captain Craig Brathwaite, reached Pakistan on Flight EK 612 after a stopover in Dubai.

The visiting team will play a three-day practice match against Pakistan Shaheens, led by Test cricketer Imam-ul-Haq, from January 10 to 12 at the Islamabad Club.

Shaheens will begin their training at the Islamabad Club on 7 January while West Indies will undergo two training sessions on 8 and 9 January.

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Following the practice match, West Indies will play a two-match Test series against Pakistan, that will run from 17 January to 29 January.

This series is part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25.

The first Test will be played from January 17 to January 21 in Multan, while the second match will commence on January 25 at the same venue.

West Indies Test squad: 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 and Jomel Warrican.

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