Warrican to captain West Indies Select XI in key Pakistan Test tune-up
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- West Indies Test vice-captain Jomel Warrican has been entrusted with leading a West Indies Select XI in a crucial four-day warm-up fixture against Pakistan, providing both teams with an important opportunity to fine-tune preparations before their upcoming Test series.
- The match begins Saturday at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad and Tobago and serves as the final competitive outing for the touring Pakistanis before the opening Test later this month.
- Blend of international experience and regional success Cricket West Indies (CWI) unveiled a 13-man squad on Friday that combines established international performers with standout regional talent, creating a balanced unit capable of providing Pakistan with a stern examination.
- The squad is anchored by members of the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force, whose dominant campaign culminated in this year's Regional Four-Day Championship title.
- Their familiarity with local conditions is expected to add another competitive dimension to the contest.
West Indies Test vice-captain Jomel Warrican has been entrusted with leading a West Indies Select XI in a crucial four-day warm-up fixture against Pakistan, providing both teams with an important opportunity to fine-tune preparations before their upcoming Test series.
The match begins Saturday at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad and Tobago and serves as the final competitive outing for the touring Pakistanis before the opening Test later this month.
Blend of international experience and regional success
Cricket West Indies (CWI) unveiled a 13-man squad on Friday that combines established international performers with standout regional talent, creating a balanced unit capable of providing Pakistan with a stern examination.
The squad is anchored by members of the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force, whose dominant campaign culminated in this year's Regional Four-Day Championship title. Their familiarity with local conditions is expected to add another competitive dimension to the contest.
Adding further quality are several players with recent West Indies Test experience, including opening batsman Tagenarine Chanderpaul, wicketkeeper-batsman Joshua Da Silva and all-rounder Kavem Hodge. Their presence strengthens a side that blends seasoned campaigners with emerging prospects eager to impress the selectors.
Fast bowlers add firepower
The Select XI will also feature pace bowlers Anderson Phillip and Ojay Shields, giving Warrican a well-rounded attack capable of testing Pakistan's batting lineup over four days.
For several members of the squad, the fixture presents a valuable opportunity to showcase their readiness for higher honors while measuring themselves against international opposition in match conditions.
Final preparations before Test series
The warm-up encounter represents an important stage in Pakistan's preparations before the two-match Test series against the West Indies, which gets underway on July 25 at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago.
With both sides looking to sharpen their skills ahead of the series opener, the match is expected to provide meaningful game time and valuable insights for players and team management alike.
West Indies Select Squad: Jomel Warrican )caption), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Cephas Cooper, Joshua Da Silva, Jyd Goolie, Terrance Hinds, Kavem Hodge, Joshua James, Mbeki Joseph, Anderson Phillip, Ojay Shields, Nial Smith and Ryan Bandoo.
