Tag: Pakistan vs West Indies

KARACHI: Nicholas Pooran, the West Indies T20I captain, spoke to the media via video conference ahead of tomorrow’s first T20I.

Pooran, who will be captaining the side for T20Is, is confident to perform well with young players.

“Ready to enter the field with new players, we have the best players in the squad,” he said.

Caribbean skipper is also confident with the abilities of his players.

“Have full confidence in the abilities of our players, our players played brilliantly in the CPL and T10 League,” he added.

The captain also said that it is difficult to predict the outcomes in T20I format as any player can change the game single-handedly on a given day.

West Indian skipper was full of praises for Pakistani openers, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. The captain also lauded Pakistan’s pacer, Shaheen Shah Afridi’s recent performance.

“Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are playing well, both the players have performed brilliantly this year. Pakistan also has the services of Shaheen, who is a brilliant performer” he said.

READ: “Doesn’t matter if the key players don’t come,” Babar Azam

KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), announced the commentary panel for the Pakistan-West Indies T20I and ODI series, here on Sunday.

For Pakistan, Bazid Khan and Sana Mir would be part of the panel for both series. While Marina Iqbal will be commentating in ODIs only.

Former cricketer and famous commentator, Ian Bishop, along with Jeff Dujon, will represent the touring nation in the panel.

Simon Doull, New Zealand’s commentator, will also be part of the panel. While Pakistan’s Sikander Bakht will act as the presenter for the tour.

Taking to Twitter, PCB shared the picture to announce the commentary panel.

“Presenting to you the commentary panel for PAKvWI T20I and ODI series,” the cricket board wrote.

 

Presenting to you the commentary panel for #PAKvWI T20I and ODI series 🎤🎙️#HumTouKhelainGey pic.twitter.com/sdt06ePZHK

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) December 12, 2021

 

The T20I and ODI series between Pakistan and the West Indies will take place from December 13 to December 22. The National Stadium Karachi will host both series matches.

READ: “Doesn’t matter if the key players don’t come,” Babar Azam

KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Team captain, Babar Azam, talked to the media in an interview before the Pakistan-West Indies series.

The captain, Babar, welcomed the West Indian team to the country and said that the opposition is strong enough.

“Many West Indian players have played in Pakistan Super League. Doesn’t matter if their key players didn’t come, we will not consider them as a weak unit,” he said.

Babar also said that the team has been playing brilliantly, we will try to keep the winning momentum going.

“Our successful run is going on, we will thrive to put all our effort and win the home series. Our players are working hard and as a result, the team is tasting the success,” he said.

The captain also shared that it is essential to provide a good environment for the team.

“It is important to create a good environment for the Pakistan team. It is the captain’s job to inspire and support the team,” he said.

“Saqlain Mushtaq has always supported me, he says that Pakistan should be the priority for everyone,” he added.

Talking about the current situation of the COVID-19 among West Indian players, Babar said it is not easy to live in isolation because of the virus.

“My teammates have gone through this situation, If a player returns positive, then the team combination gets disturbed,” he concluded.

Moreover, the Pakistani skipper also feels joyed that the series will be played in front of the full capacity crowd.

The T20I and ODI series between Pakistan and the West Indies will take place from December 13 to December 22. The National Stadium Karachi will host both series matches.

READ: Chase, Cottrell, Mayers tested COVID-19 positive: WI Cricket confirms

KARACHI: Four members of West Indies squad including three players Sheldon Cottrell, Roston Chase, Kyle Mayers and a non-coaching member have tested COVID-19 positive. 

According to Windies Cricket, the four members of their squad have returned positive in COVID-19 tests and are in isolation. They will not be a part of the T20I series.

They will remain in isolation for ten (10) days and until they return negative PCR test results.

TOUR SCHEDULE

December 13 – 1st T20I, Karachi

December 14 – 2nd T20I, Karachi

December 16 – 3rd T20I, Karachi

December 18 – 1st ODI, Karachi

December 20 – 2nd ODI, Karachi

December 22 – 3rd ODI, Karachi

KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has released the list of platforms that will telecast Pakistan vs West Indies – three T20Is and as many ODIs from December 13 to 22 from National Stadium. 

PCB has signed International Cricket Council (ICC) Tv to telecast West Indies tour in non-broadcast partner territories (Australia, Mainland Europe, South East Asia and rest of the world).

The PCB previously signed broadcast deals with Etisalat (Middle-East and North Africa), Flow Sports (Caribbean), Sky NZ (New Zealand), Sky Sports (United Kingdom), Sony (South Asia outside Pakistan), Super Sports (Sub-Saharan Africa) and Willow TV (North America) to broadcast home international season and the HBL Pakistan Super League till 2023.

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KARACHI: West Indies’ head coach, Phil Simmons talked to the media in a video conference and shared the plans for the series against Pakistan.

Simmons said that Pakistani openers are consistently playing well in the shortest format and we are targeting to dismiss them early on.

“Pakistani openers are consistently performing well, we will try to break the opening pair soon,” he said.

“We can put pressure if the openers out early. Plan A, B, C is ready for the openers,” he added.

West Indian coach also lauded Pakistan’s pacer, Shaheen Shah Afridi and termed him as one of the best bowlers currently.

“Afridi is one of the best bowlers. We have young players in our team, we want to see how they play against him,” he said.

“We are making a strategy against Afridi,” he added.

Simmons also shared that to beat Pakistan in their home conditions is a tough task but the coach is hopeful for the challenge.

“Playing against Pakistan in their home is a challenge. Our players will be tested in these conditions. Our goal is just to win the series,” he said.

Simmons also shared that he always enjoyed touring the country and never faced any issues.

READ: Fans lack interest in Pak-Windies series ticket sales

KARACHI: Fans showed minimal interest as the tickets for the Pakistan West Indies series still unsold.

The ticket selling offices and websites suffered to pull the crowd. The offices are empty, as no queues were witnessed in front of the offices. Purchasing rate also appeared to be lower than usual on websites.

The ticket prices for the T20I series range from Rs. 250 to Rs. 2000. Whereas, for the ODI series, the prices are from Rs. 100 to Rs. 1000.

However, the tickets for Quaid Enclosure are worth Rs. 500 have been sold out.

The Pakistan-West Indies T20I and ODI series will take place from December 13 to December 22. Both series matches are set to take place at Karachi’s National Stadium.

READ: Pakistani players return negative in COVID-19 tests

KARACHI: Pakistani players, who have joined bio-secure bubble for Pakistan vs West Indies series, have returned negative in COVID-19 tests. 

As informed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), all the players were tested for COVID-19 on their arrival and now they have returned negative. The team will take rest today and will start training tomorrow here at National Stadium.

Pakistan and West Indies are scheduled to play three T20Is on December 13, 14 and 16. Whereas, three ODIs between the two teams will be played on December 18, 20 and 22.

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KARACHI: West Indian squad for Pakistan has arrived in Karachi for their T20I and ODI series against Pakistan, here on Thursday.

Following the arrival of the touring side, who last toured the country in 2018, the fool-proof security arrangements made around the Old Terminal.

West Indies cricket team will start training from tomorrow.

Nicholas Pooran will lead the West Indian side for the T20Is, while Shai Hope will lead in ODIs.

Taking to Twitter, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared the footage of the arrival of the squad players.

“Time to give a warm welcome to West Indies Cricket. Show your excitement with an emoji for the PAKvWI.”, the cricket board wrote.

Time to give a warm welcome to @windiescricket

Show your excitement with an emoji for the #PAKvWI pic.twitter.com/4TOijfGaXa

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) December 9, 2021

The Pakistan-West Indies T20I and ODI series will take place from December 13 to December 22. Both series will take place at Karachi’s National Stadium.

READ: Pakistan’s squad start to arrive at the hotel

KARACHI: Pakistan team players, who are part of T20I and ODI squads against West Indies, will reach here tomorrow to join the rest of the players. 

The players will travel to Karachi via Dubai in a connecting flight from Dhaka. Team management, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abdullah Shafique, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Nawaz, and Imam-ul-Haq will join the bio-secure bubble tomorrow.

Captain Babar Azam will join the team on December 10.

Sarfaraz Ahmed, Fawad Alam, Faheem Ashraf, Nauman Ali, Zahid Mahmood and Abid Ali will also reach here tomorrow. Faheem and Abid will play in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.

Whereas, Azhar Ali, Naseem Shah, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Abbas, Bilal Asif, Kamran Ghulam, and Sajid Khan will reach Lahore tomorrow.

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