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KARACHI: The last five members of the COVID hit West Indian squad, left for their home after returning negative.

West Indian captain, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, and Justin Greaves are among the players, who left for their country. Assistant coach, Roddy Estwick and the physician are also flying back with the players.

Four of the nine members had already returned home on December 20 after curing from the virus.

Nine members of the touring squad, sent to the quarantine after contracting the deadly virus.

It is apropos to mention here that the ODI series between Pakistan and West Indies, postponed after the spread of the virus in the playing members.

READ: West Indies squad leave Pakistan for Dubai

KARACHI: Following the postponement of the ODI series between Pakistan and West Indies over COVID-19 spread, the West Indian squad left Pakistan for Dubai.

The squad left earlier this morning; will be travelling back to West Indies via Dubai. Only those members, who returned COVID-19 negative, flew back to their homeland.

Contracted members will complete their isolation period in the same hotel, and will fly back once they return negative.

In the T20I series, Pakistan whitewashed the touring nation; defeating the West Indies by seven wickets in the third T20I.

The postponed ODI series will reschedule in June, next year.

READ: Pakistan’s squad to leave the hotel, tomorrow

KARACHI: Following the postponement of the ODI series between Pakistan and West Indies over COVID-19 spread, the Pakistan’s squad will begin to leave the hotel from tomorrow.

The Pakistan’s players will make an early exit from the bio-secure bubble; after the series postponement.

Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammd Wasim Jnr, Shahnawaz Dahani and Haider Ali will stay in Karachi; as the players will play the final round of the on-going Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.

In the T20I series, Pakistan whitewashed the touring nation; defeating the West Indies by seven wickets in the third T20I.

READ: Babar, Rizwan propel Pakistan to whitewash West Indies in T20I series

KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s COO Salman Naseer admitted flaws in marketing strategy to promote Pakistan vs West Indies tour. 

Speaking to media while addressing PAKvsWI – ODI series postponement matter, Salman said there is always a room for improvement.

“Yes, we lacked in marketing this tour. There is always a room for improvement and we are looking into this,” he admitted.

To a query about difficulties faced by fans to buy tickets and enter the stadium, Salman said they will plan for improvement. “I have surveyed myself and experienced what issues people were facing. Yes, it was hectic for fans to go through checking process. Also, I have heard about difficulties for fans to buy tickets online. We will plan to address this issue,” he responded.

Earlier, this correspondent talked to fans outside stadium who complaint about online tickets sale. So many of them were even unaware of online sale of the tickets.

READ: Pakistan vs West Indies – ODI series postponed

KARACHI: Various records tumbled during the third T20I between Pakistan and West Indies; the Green Shirts defeated the West Indies by seven wickets.

Pakistan’s in-form batter, Mohammad Rizwan, became the first batter in the history to score 2000 runs in a calendar year in T20s. The batter finished the year 2021, with 2036 runs under his belt. Babar Azam, on the other hand, scored the second most runs this year, with 1779.

Babar and Rizwan, as a pair too, were splendid. The batters bagged two astonishing records, batting together. The duo became the first batting pair in T20Is to put on six century stands.

Whereas, Babar and Rizwan, also recorded the highest runs this year, in terms of partnership, with an extraordinary 1647 runs.

In the third T20I against West Indies, Pakistan recorded their highest successful run chase in T20Is; chasing 208 runs. Pakistan’s 208 was also the highest T20I total scored at National Stadium Karachi.

READ: Babar, Rizwan propel Pakistan to whitewash West Indies in T20I series

LAHORE: Salman Naseer, Chief Operating Officer of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), spoke to the media following the postponement of the Pakistan-West Indies ODI series.

While announcing the series’ postponement, Mr. Salman also revealed the revised timetable.

“Now the ODI series is being rescheduled for June 2022,” he said.

PCB COO, shared that the West Indian cricket board raised concerns regarding the spread of the COVID-19 among their players.

“The cricket board said that team strength has been weakened due to the widely spread virus,” he shared.

The COO also admitted that after the virus spread, things became much more difficult, and players were concerned as well.

Mr. Salman, also made clear that, there was no violation of the bio-secure bubble; shared that the touring players contracted the virus in Dubai.

READ: Pakistan vs West Indies – ODI series postponed

KARACHI: Pakistan vs West Indies – ODI series has been postponed after five more COVID-19 cases were detected in touring party’s camp on Thursday. 

In a joint statement released by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the two boards agreed on postponing the ODI series till early 2022.

The decision was taken in a long online meeting between the high-ups of the two boards, considering the health, safety and availability of the players.

As many as six players, three officials of West Indies were tested COVID-19 positive. Players include Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase, Sheldon Cottrell, and Kyle Mayers. Assistant Coach Roddy Estwick, Team Physician Dr Akshai Mansingh and a non-coaching staff member were also tested positive for the widely spread virus.

West Indies team, except the COVID-19 positive members, will leave Pakistan tonight. The Green Shirts will also exit bio-secure bubble after the third T20I, currently underway here at National Stadium.

Remember, the three ODIs were part of ICC Cricket World Cup Super League. Pakistan had already won the T20I series.

KARACHI: Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan scored match-winning opening partnership of 158 runs to help Pakistan complete whitewash against West Indies in T20I series here at National Stadium. 

Set to chase highest-ever total at National Stadium, Pakistani openers continued their solid form of this year and smashed unbeaten 158 runs.

Rizwan smashed 87 runs off 45 balls including 10 boundaries and three sixes whereas Babar made 79 laced with nine boundaries and two sixes.

In the end, Asif smashed 21 off seven balls to hand convincing victory to Pakistan. He struck two boundaries and as many sixes.

For West Indies, Romario Shepherd, Odean Smith and Dominic Drakes shared a wicket apiece.

Earlier, West Indian batters took complete hold over Pakistani bowlers as they smashed highest-ever T20I total (207-3) of National Stadium.

After deciding to bat first, West Indian openers provided a solid start to their team with 66-run opening stand. Brandon King (43) and Shamarh Brooks (49) played solid shots all around the park.

Later on, skipper Nicholas Pooran smashed 64 runs off 37 balls including two boundaries and six maximums to help West Indies put up highest T20I total at National Stadium.

Darren Bravo remained not out for 34 including three boundaries.

For Pakistan, Mohammad Wasim Jr bagged two wickets while Shahnawaz Dahani took a wicket.

TOSS

West Indies have won the toss and decided to bat first

SQUADS

Pakistan: Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Mohammad Hasnain, Shahnawaz Dahani

West Indies: Nicholas Pooran, Brandon King, Shamarh Brooks, Rovman Powell, Odean Smith, Darren Bravo, Romario Shepherd, Dominic Drakes, Oshane Thomas, Hayden Walsh, Gudakesh Motie

KARACHI: Pakistan and West Indian teams have arrived here at National Stadium to play third and last T20I of the series. 

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Windies Cricket held a long online meeting after five more COVID-19 cases were detected in the touring party’s camp. Three players (Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein and Justin Greaves) alongside Assistant Coach Roddy Estwick, and Team Physician Dr Akshai Mansingh returned COVID-19 positive.

PCB gave green signal to the teams to reach National Stadium to play third T20I of the series. Meanwhile, the decision on ODI series will be announced in a press conference, scheduled in a short while here at National Stadium.

Earlier before the T20I series, three players (Roston Chase, Sheldon Cottrell, and Kyle Mayers) alongside a non-coaching member of the team were tested COVID-19 positive.

Remember, Pakistan has already won the T20I series 2-0. Both teams are scheduled to play three ODIs on December 18, 20, 22, respectively.

KARACHI: Few West Indian players showed reservations over playing the third scheduled T20I against Pakistan despite returning negative in Rapid Antigen Tests. 

Three more players and two officials were tested COVID-19 positive on Thursday after which the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) conducted rapid antigen tests. All remaining players returned negative.

Currently, Windies Cricket are having online meeting with their team management. According to sources, few of the players showed reservations over playing the game without full strength.

The official decision regarding the remaining matches is expected to come out soon.

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