West Indies have announced their squad for the tour of Pakistan, where they will play a series of two Test matches in January next year, and batter Amir Jangoo will look forward to making his red-ball debut after getting a call-up.
Also included is spinner Gudakesh Motie, who will be making a Test comeback.
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“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,” coach Andre Coley said.
Jango made his international debut in an ODI against Bangladesh earlier this month, where he began his career in style with an unbeaten century.
It will be West Indies’ first Test tour of Pakistan in 18 years and will see the 2023-25 World Test Championship cycle coming to a close.
The series-opening Test will be played in Karachi from January 16, while Multan will host the second Test from January 24.
Motie and Jango have replaced Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph in the squad. While Shamar is recovering from shin splints, Alzarri’s unavailability is because of “other engagements”.
“For the Test series against Pakistan, the focus is on building on what we have done well and transforming the learnings from 2024 into tangible results,” coach Coley added.
