ISLAMABAD: West Indies Men’s cricket team has left for the country from Islamabad International Airport after the conclusion of the three-match ODI series against Pakistan.
According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) spokesperson, the touring team reached here in the morning by a special plane from Multan and then flew back from here.
The West Indian side, which reached Pakistan after whitewashing the Netherlands 3-0, suffered the opposite result in their away series against the Green Shirts as the home side blunted the Caribbeans by 3-0.
It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan grabbed the fourth position in the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup Super League following their whitewash series victory over the West Indies. The Green Shirts were standing at the 10th position before the home ODI series.
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MULTAN: The second ODI between Pakistan and West Indies witnessed an enthralling moment when the national team skipper was found guilty of putting on a wicket-keeping glove while fielding, costing his side five penalty runs in the game.
The interesting incident happened in the 29th over of the game when left-arm spinner Muhammad Nawaz was bowling to West Indian Alzarri Joseph, who guided the ball onto the leg-side while the skipper received the throw wearing a single wicket-keeping glove.
As per the law, “No fielder other than the wicket-keeper shall be permitted to wear gloves or external leg guards. Further, the law mentions that if a fielder illegally fields the ball, umpires shall award five runs to the batting side.
Babar Azam received the penalty with an apologetic smile and shaking his head, a minor irritant to his otherwise joyful day as he made 77 runs with the bat in the first inning while his side completely dominated the West Indies in the field.
The touring side was bowled out on 155 runs while chasing a 276-runs target resulting in a 120 runs victory by Pakistan in the second ODI. The home side has an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
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MULTAN: Pakistan have won the toss and elected to bat first in the second ODI against West Indies, here at Multan Cricket Stadium.
The live streaming of the match can be viewed on ARY ZAP.
Playing Xls
Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan(vc), Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Haris, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Muhammad Wasim Jr.
West Indies: Nicholas Pooran(c), Shai Hope (wk), Shamarh Brooks, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Rovman Powell, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Anderson Phillip, Hayden Walsh, Romario Shepherd
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to shift the upcoming home ODI series between Pakistan and West Indies to Multan following the ongoing political instability in the city, sources claimed.
According to the details, following the current political situation in Islamabad, the PCB has opted to go towards the backup option for the series – Multan. The series was originally scheduled to be played in Rawalpindi, however, the rising political tensions forced the cricket board to go for a different option.
The booking and reservations of the hotel and flights have been started by the PCB for the new venue. Whereas, an official statement by the PCB is also expected by today evening.
Sources further claimed that the touring side West Indies will reach Multan directly on June 5. Whereas, the first ODI against Pakistan is scheduled for June 8.
It is pertinent to mention here that the second and third ODI between the two teams will be played on June 10 and 12 respectively.
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