After 18 years, the West Indies cricket team has returned to Pakistan for a two-match Test series, marking a significant moment for the sport. The team arrived in Islamabad on Monday, coming from Dubai ahead of their upcoming fixtures at Multan Cricket Stadium.
Their arrival sets the stage for an exciting series, with the West Indies set to prepare for the challenge by facing the Pakistan Shaheens in a three-day practice match starting on January 10. This gives the visitors a chance to adjust to the local conditions before the first Test gets underway.
The series is an important milestone in the history of cricket in Pakistan, as it’s the first Test series between the two nations on Pakistani soil since 2006. Though the West Indies have visited for limited-overs matches in recent years, this marks their first Test series in nearly two decades, raising the stakes for both teams.
The West Indies and Pakistan have faced off 54 times in Test cricket, with Pakistan holding the edge in wins at 21, compared to 18 for the West Indies. The last series in 2021 ended in a 1-1 draw. As the teams gear up for the matches, the anticipation is palpable.
The West Indies squad includes notable players like Kraigg Brathwaite and Kemar Roach, while Pakistan Shaheens will be led by Imam-ul-Haq. This tour is poised to be a historic and thrilling chapter for cricket fans in Pakistan and worldwide.
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