New West Indies standout named in Test squad for Pakistan
A hero of West Indies' recent ODI series against Bangladesh headlines the Test group to travel to Pakistan in January 2025.
Recent standout batter Amir Jangoo has won a West Indies Test selection for the team's two-Test tour of Pakistan in January.
After impressing with a score 104 not out from just 83 balls against Bangladesh on ODI debut in St Kitts and as a regular performing in regional cricket, the 27-year-old earned a spot of the 15-player group on the first Test tour of Pakistan for the team in 18 years.
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In another boost for the tourists, spinner Gudakesh Motie, who was unavailable for the recent drawn Test series against Bangladesh, returns to the side.
Shamar Joseph remains out with injury, while Alzarri Joseph was unavailable for selection.
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The series is final action for both sides in the World Test Championship cycle, with both sides currently sat in the bottom half of the table and eager to finish unsuccessful campaigns on a high.
Andre Coley will oversee the team as coach, with Daren Sammy set to take the red-ball portfolio from June.
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The first Test in Pakistan begins on January 17.
West Indies Test Squad to Pakistan: Kraigg Brathwaite (Captain), Joshua Da Silva, 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