Tag: West Indies vs Pakistan

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.

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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.

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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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KARACHI: West-Indies series-bound Pakistan’s players, present in Pakistan started to gather at the hotel, here on Tuesday.

According to the details, the players, part of the ODIs and T20Is series squad against West Indies, who were already in Pakistan have started to gather at the hotel.

Match officials for the series have also started to congregate at the hotel.

The players and officials will undergo the mandatory COVID-19 tests. The contingent will now undergo isolation.

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

“Our men cricketers have started to gather in Karachi for the upcoming West Indies series. How excited are you for PAKvWI?”, the cricket board wrote.

Our men cricketers have started to gather in Karachi for the upcoming West Indies series. How excited are you for #PAKvWI? pic.twitter.com/Ikb440EEc8

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) December 7, 2021

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.

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KARACHI: Commissioner Karachi Iqbal Memon presided over a meeting to review the plans for the Pakistan-West Indies series and instructed the authorities to meet the deadline by Wednesday.

In the meeting, Commissioner Iqbal instructed to ensure the fool-proof security and to make the arrangements for the traffic flow during the series.

“Foolproof security should be provided, only necessary routes to close”, he said.

Commissioner Iqbal instructed the Deputy Commissioner East Asif Jan Siddiqui to make the arrangements for the cleanliness and to make the routes presentable. The commissioner has formed the committee presided by Deputy Commissioner Asif.

“Ensure cleanliness, installation of street lights and provision of other facilities.” Commissioner added.

“The paths leading to the stadium should be beautified.”, he concluded.

The attendants briefed the commissioners that the parking arrangements have begun. From the parking lot to the stadium, a shuttle service will be provided.

To maintain a high level of cleanliness and convenience. At Hakim Saeed Ground and Gharib Nawaz Ground, parking arrangements have already begun.

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.

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LAHORE: Pakistan’s T20I squad for the home series against West Indies will gather in Karachi on December 7 to enter a bio-secure bubble. 

The players from the squad who are available in the country will do three days’ isolation period before starting training for the series from December 10. These players include Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Haris Rauf, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Usman Qadir, Shahnawaz Dahani, and Mohammad Wasim Jr.

The rest of the players, who are in Bangladesh, will join the squad on December 9. West Indian team will also come to Karachi on December 9.

The two teams are scheduled to play first T20I on December 13 at Karachi’s National Stadium.

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