Key Takeaways
- Pakistan’s men’s Test squad begins final preparations at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
- The team, led by Babar Azam, will play a two-day intra-squad match before departing for the Caribbean.
- The series includes a two-match Test against West Indies from July 25 to August 10.
Pakistan’s men’s Test squad has commenced its final preparations ahead of an upcoming tour to the West Indies, with a training camp scheduled at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The 16-member squad, including newly appointed captain Babar Azam, assembled in Islamabad on July 8 for the start of the intensive program.
The team will undergo a rigorous schedule during their stay, starting from today, where they are set to train from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by an intra-squad match on July 10 and 11. The camp concludes with an optional training session on July 12.
Babar Azam, who previously captained Pakistan in 20 Tests between 2020 and 2023, has been named the leader for this tour. He replaces experienced top-order batter Shan Masood, whose tenure lasted 16 Tests. The upcoming series will be Pakistan’s first red-ball tour of the Caribbean since 2021.
Following the training camp, the team is scheduled to depart from Islamabad International Airport on July 13 for a two-match Test series in Tarouba and Port of Spain, with matches set to begin on July 25. The series will conclude on August 10, marking an important milestone in Pakistan’s cricket calendar.
To further fine-tune their preparations, the team will also play a four-day practice match from July 18. This match is crucial for the squad as they gear up for the West Indies tour and subsequent Test series against England, scheduled to take place from August 19 to September 13.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been closely monitoring the team’s progress, ensuring that every detail of their training regimen aligns with their objectives. The squad is expected to showcase their readiness for the challenging conditions and high-stakes matches ahead.
