WI names squad for Pakistan Tests

Amir Jangoo is being given a run in the longest format of the game, whilst all-format tweaker Gudakesh Motie is set to return. Those were the highlights, as Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Monday named the squad for next month’s two-match Test tour of Pakistan, from January 17–29, 2025, at the Multan Cricket Stadium.

The series, which marks the final instalment of the two-year World Test Championship cycle, will see the West Indies playing a Test series in Pakistan for the first time in 18 years.

A standout performer in recent months, left-handed batter Jangoo, who made a stunning match-winning ODI century on debut against Bangladesh, has earned his first Test call-up. Also returning to the squad under the captaincy of Barbados’ Kraigg Brathwaite is Motie, who was unavailable for the recent drawn series against Bangladesh.

Head coach Andre Coley views the series as an opportunity to demonstrate continued development and evolution. He stated:

“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.”

Coley also welcomed the inclusion of Amir Jangoo and Gudakesh Motie, stating “Motie rejoins the squad to bolster the spin attack, while Jangoo’s selection comes on the back of his consistency across formats in regional cricket, as well as his demonstrated high level of competency against spin bowling.”

Shamar Joseph will continue his rehabilitation from injury, while Alzarri Joseph will be unavailable due to other engagements.

The squad departs the Caribbean on January 2nd and will arrive in Islamabad on January 6th.

West Indies Test Squad to 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 (TMU)

Head Coach: Andre Coley

Manager: Rawl Lewis

Assistant Coach (Bowling): James Franklin

Assistant Coach (Fielding): Rayon Griffith

Assistant Coach (Batting): James Adams

Physiotherapist: Denis Byam

Strength & Conditioning Coach: Ronald Rogers

Massage Therapist: Darc Browne

Analyst: Avenesh Seetaram

Media & Content Officer: Jerome Foster

(CWI)