Nicholas Pooran’s is the former West Indies white-ball captain. In one of the interviews, he revealed the secret technique behind his Six-Hitting in the ground.Last year ICC Men's T20 world Cup Nicholas Pooran’s hit more then 17 sixes in that match, he break all other player record in and write a new history in his name.
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Finnaly Nicholas Pooran’s share secerat of how he hit the most sixes in the T20 World Cup. and broke a record of  Chris Gayle's. Nicholas Pooran have also set a record of the most fours in the IPL the nother player. The former West Indies white-ball skipper believes that when we clear our mind at the time when a ball comes to bat, this helps him to hit the ball.
Pooran also said that - 
"I don't plan to hit sixes,"
"I just try my best to get in good positions and if it's there, just time the ball nicely.
"In the last nine years, I have been working on my craft. Obviously, I have been getting the opportunity to bat higher up in the Powerplay as well.
"It is really important to cash in when the wicket is nice and obviously, when the match-up is there, you try your best to execute your skills."
"I've never worked on my bat speed, I'm just blessed with incredible talent," Pooran said.
"I am really happy that I have put in the work over the years and I am getting the reward on the cricket field and winning games for my team as well."

Nicholas Pooran’s Six-Hitting Formula: A Game-Changer For T20 Cricket

Nicholas Pooran’s is the former West Indies white-ball captain. In one of the interviews, he revealed the secret technique behind his Six-hitting in the ground.

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The Cricket playing nation of Pakistan, after successfully securing the rights host the upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, is all set to host yet another major ICC event in 2025 - The Qualifiers of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025.
According to multiple Pakistani media reports, the matches of the qualifiers will be played in multiple cities across the country in the month of April, ahead of the ODI Women's Cup in India later this year. 
This event will feature women's Cricket teams from six countries, including the provisional hosts Pakistan, Ireland, Bangladesh, Thailand, Scotland and the West Indies. 
The finalists of this upcoming qualifying event will advance to the upcoming mega women's event of this year, the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 and they will join the top six teams from the 2022-2025 ICC Women's Championship for the eight-team tournament.
The main motive of the Shaheens who will also be taking part in the qualifiers, will be to secure their qualification berth and perform well in the upcoming matches. Also, the Pakistani media reports claim that the qualifying matches of the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 are anticipated to commence on the 4th of April and culminate on the 19th of April, with Pakistani cities like Lahore &amp; Karachi expected to play host to majority of the games. 
In order to prepare in a thorough manner for the Women's qualifiers, the PCB has gone ahead and decided to launch a training camp of 27-days for the Women's National Cricket Team of Pakistan at Faisalabad's High-Performance Academy (HPA). 
The camp, which started from the 2nd of February will culminate on 28th February and it will include ODI practice games and intense training-sessions which are aiamed in helping to help in the improvisation of the fitness levels &amp; skills of the players. 
It's worth noting that Pakistan have been awarded the rights to host the T20 Women's World Cup of 2028 as a compensation for the failure of Team India to visit the nation in order to take part in the 2025 Champions Trophy event.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pakistan-playing-11-for-the-icc-champions-trophy-2025-confirmed-by-ex-india-star-no-babar-azam-as-opener-/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pakistan playing 11 for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 confirmed by Ex-India star, no Babar Azam as opener</a>

The Women's World Cup Trophy is on display during the 2022 Women's Cricket World Cup match between the West Indies and Australia at the Basin reserve in Wellington on March 15, 2022 | Image: Getty Images

Pakistan, which has successfully secured the rights to host the upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, is poised to host another big ICC event in 2025: the ICC Women's ODI World Cup Qualifiers. According to different Pakistani media sources, the qualification matches would take place in various cities across the country in April, ahead of the ODI Women's Cup in India later this year.

Pakistan likely to host the Qualifiers of the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 - Reports

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Jomel Warrican, the slow left-arm orthodox spinner of the West Indies has been crowned ICC Men's Player of the Month for January of 2025, thanks to his brilliant performance with the ball in the two-match Test Series versus Pakistan. 
The ICC Player of the Month award recognizes the outstanding individual displays and performances of the players at the highest level of Cricket and the nominees selected for the month of January were all spin bowlers who excelled across various formats of the game. 
Warrican faced tough competition from India's mystery leg spinner Varun Chakaravarthy and Noman Ali of Pakistan. The West Indian spinner delivered the best performance of his career with the ball versus the Shaheens and helped his team draw the two-match series. 
In the first Test-Match, the 32-year-old ended the match with figures of 10-101 to his name which also turned out to be the best bowling figures of his career in the longest format of the game and with the bat, he played an unbeaten knock of 31* runs. 
In the second match of the series, he carried forward his good momentum of the first contest into the second one and delivered yet another amazing performance, as he dismissed four Pakistani batters in the first inning and followed it up with a fifer in the second inning, ending the match with figures of 9-70.
In addition to his terrific performance with the ball, the 32-year-old also contributed 54 runs with the bat as the Windies marched their way to victory in the second encounter, thereby ensuring the series ended in a draw.  
Overall, Warrican scored a total of 85 runs at a good average of 42.50 and also claimed 19 scalps at an exceptional average of nine, earning him the Man-of-the-Series award. 
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"Winning this award is an honor," Warrican remarked upon receiving it. "My first five-for in Test cricket was one of my goals for this year, but I didn't think it would be this significant." 
"I see this as just one little step in my cricket career, and I'm excited for many more to come." In this series, I promised my captain something spectacular, especially after my father, who is my biggest supporter, said I would give a fantastic performance.
In addition to the West Indies' historic victory over Pakistan away from home, Multan holds a particular place in my heart for receiving this esteemed honor."
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Jomel Warrican of the West Indies won ICC Men's Player of the Month award for January | Image: ICC

Jomel Warrican of the West Indies has been rewarded for his exceptional performance with both bat & ball versus Pakistan as he pipped India's Varun Chakaravarthy and Pakistan's Noman Ali to win ICC Men's Player of the Month award for January

Jomel Warrican of the Windies beats India's Varun Chakaravarthy to win ICC Men's January Player of the Month award

Jomel Warrican of the Windies beats India's Varun Chakaravarthy to ICC Men's January Player of the Month award

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West Indies tour for Pakistan for two match test series . And this series is the part of ICC World Test Championship (WTC), Although the finalists of WTC have already been decided,South Africa And Australia where in final ,that will play in June 2025.
Pakistan national cricket team vs West Indies national cricket team 1st Test 2025 takes place at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan. The Day 1 of PAK vs WI 1st Test 2025 has begun at 10:00 AM IST (Indian Standard Time) on January 17. 
MULTAN, Pakistan (AP) — Spin-heavy Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat in the first test against the West Indies on Friday.


Lineups:

Pakistan: Shan Masood (captain), Mohammad Hurraira, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Khurram Shahzad.

West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite (captain), Mikyle Louis, Keacy Carty, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Kevin Sinclair, Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach, Gudakesh Motie, Jomel Warrican, Jayden Seales.


An entertaining start to the match. On a rank-turner, Pakistan lost three wickets to seamer, Jayden Seales who was just superb in his spell. He pushed hard to bowl a length spell and got three big wickets. West Indies applied spin from other end, Gudakesh Motie bowled throughout the session but he was not at his best. There is a lot of turn on this pitch and if Gudakesh Motie gets his rhythm, he could be a dangerous customer for Pakistan who after losing four wickets, got a much needed partnership in Shakeel and Rizwan. The duo did well to end the session without losing any more wickets and will hope to do the same in the final session.
The day ends with 86/4 pakistan ,with Mohammad Rizwan 18(46)* and Saud Shakeel 33(52)* on the crease.

West Indies tour pakistan for 2 test match series , where first test match starts on 17 january,and will be play on multan cricket ground

West Indies tour pakistan for 2 test match series , where first test match starts on 17 january,and will be play on multan cricket ground. In which pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first as a result after the end of day1 pakistan where 86/4, with Rizwan and Shakeel on bat.

Pakistan Vs Westindies First test ,day 1 scores and updates

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PAK vs WI 1st Test: Pakistan are all set to host West Indies in a two-match Test series and the first of the two tests is going to start today at Multan Cricket Stadium. This series is also a part of the WTC cycle 2023-25. With both sides languishing near the bottom of the WTC standings, this contest may not hold significant weight in the larger tournament context but offers an opportunity for redemption and experimentation.
The upcoming two-match Test series between Pakistan and West Indies marks the final chapter for both teams in the current ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. 
<h2>The WTC Struggles of Both Teams</h2>
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Pakistan, currently ranked eighth in the WTC standings, has endured a topsy-tuvry campaign, winning only four out of twelve matches. Their previous series against South Africa resulted in a demoralizing whitewash, with their batting order struggling to cope with quality opposition. The Shan Masood-led side has introduced fresh faces like Muhammad Hurraira and Sajid Khan, hoping these changes will revitalize their performance.
West Indies, placed at the bottom of the table with two wins in 11 matches, faced a similar fortune. Despite a memorable victory against Australia in Brisbane earlier in the cycle, inconsistency has dumped their campaign. A 1-1 series draw against Bangladesh in their most recent outing underlined their inability to maintain momentum. However, they see this series as a chance to end the cycle on a positive note.
<h2>A Historic Return to Pakistan </h2>
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This series marks West Indies' first Test appearance in Pakistan in over 18 years. The Multan Cricket Stadium, known for its spin-friendly conditions, will be a crucial factor. Pakistan has actively sought to create pitches favoring spin, a strategy that proved successful against England. The preparation of such surfaces in Multan involves modern techniques like the use of heaters and greenhouses to achieve desired conditions.
<h2>Battle of the Spin Attacks</h2>
Spin is expected to dominate this series, with both teams equipped with bowlers suited to the conditions. Pakistan will rely on their trio of Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, and Abrar Ahmed. West Indies, on the other hand, bring Gudakesh Motie, whose impressive bowling average poses a challenge. Motie's skill set, combined with his height, makes him a formidable weapon on slow-turning tracks.
<h2>Pakistan’s Batting Adjustments</h2>
Pakistan's batting line-up has undergone significant changes, with Abdullah Shafique's dip in form and Saim Ayub's injury opening the door for debutant Muhammad Hurraira. Saud Shakeel, a standout performer in spin-friendly environments, is expected to play a pivotal role. Despite his preference for faster pitches, Shakeel’s consistency at Multan suggests he could anchor Pakistan's innings in a potentially low-scoring series.
<h2>West Indies’ Quest for Stability</h2>
For the visitors, batting remains a concern. Kraigg Brathwaite’s leadership will be tested as the team navigates Pakistan's challenging conditions. The exclusion of vice-captain Joshua Da Silva due to poor form signals West Indies' intent to revamp their approach. A collective effort from their batting unit, rather than reliance on individual brilliance, will be key to their success.
<h2>Head-to-head Records</h2>
Pakistan and West Indies have faced each other in 54 Test matches, with Pakistan holding a slight advantage. Pakistan has emerged victorious in 21 matches, while West Indies have claimed 18 wins and 15 matches have ended in a draw. 
Notably, Pakistan has dominated this rivalry in the 21st century, winning 11 of the 17 Tests played during this period, with West Indies securing five wins. On home soil, Pakistan has been particularly strong, recording nine wins and only four losses, alongside eight draws. The two teams last met for a Test match in Pakistan in 2006, adding a historic element to their upcoming clash.
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<h2>Recent Form of Pakistan and West Indies in Test</h2>
In the last five Tests, Pakistan have won just two and lost three. Two of those losses came against South Africa. West Indies, on the other hand, also lost three but won just one with one ending in a draw.  
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Pakistan and West Indies, both struggling in Test cricket, face off in a two-match series. Pakistan holds a slight historical edge, but recent performances show inconsistency for both teams.

Pakistan and West Indies aim for redemption in a Test series, showcasing historical rivalry and recent struggles in cricketing form.

PAK vs WI 1st Test Preview, Head-to-head Records and Recent Forms of Teams

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The Men's National Cricket Team of the West Indies, under the captaincy of Kraigg Brathwaite are going to travel to Pakistan in order to take part in a two-match Test-Series with the opening encounter set to be played in the city of Multan from the 17th of January onwards while the second and the final one will also be played the same stadium and it will commence from the 25th of January onwards. 
The selection committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had announced a 15-player squad of the National Team a few days ago for the West Indies Test-Series and seven players, who were included in the squad for the tour of South Africa have not been picked in the forthcoming series versus the Windies. 
25-year-old Abdullah Shafique, who was picked as an opening batter versus the Proteas, is not a part of the squad versus the Kraigg Brathwaite-led team due to his poor form with the bat while, explosive opening batter Saim Ayub misses out due to an ankle injury. 
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The PCB Selection Committee have instead decided to include experienced batter Imam-ul-haq and 22-year-old Mohammad Huraira in the team for the West Indies Series. Imam hasn't played Test Cricket for the Shaheens since being dropped in 2023 after the end of Pakistan's tour of Australia and this recall versus the Windies gives him a good opportunity to reclaim his spot in the team. 
Huraira on the other hand, was a part of the team for the England Test-Series but he didn't get a chance to feature in any game. He has taken part in 44 first class games and has eight fifties next to his name.
Now, the question which arises in the current situation is, who will come out to open the inning for the Green Shirts versus the Kraigg Brathwaite-led West Indies? 
In the 2nd Test-Match versus the Temba Bavuma-led South Africa in New Lands, following the injury of Ayub, former skipper Babar Azam came out to open the inning alongside skipper Shan Masood in both the innings of the encounter. In the 2nd inning, with the visitors trailing by 421 runs, the duo of Azam &amp; Masood sitched a solid partnership of 205 runs for the first wicket. 
It's now being reported that the team management of Pakistan has decided that Babar will not be the opener in the Test-Series versus the Windies. The 30-year-old had played good knocks of 58 runs and 81 runs in both the innings of the Cape Town Test-Match and this call of not making him open is a surprising one. 
In the two-match Test-Series versus South Africa, Babar scored a total of 193 runs in four innings with three fifties next to his name. In 57 Test-Matches, the elite batter has managed to amass a total of 4,190 runs in 104 innings at a decent average of 44.10, with the help of nine hundreds &amp; 29 half-centuries. 
It's looking highly likely that the former captain will be coming out to bat at number three in the batting in the upcoming Test-Series versus the Kraigg Brathwaite-led team. In 21 test-innings at the number three spot, he has scored 564 runs at a not so impressive average of 29.68.
Do Read:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/-no-more-skipping-bilateral-series-bcci-set-to-take-action-against-seniors-who-take-unnecessary-rest/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> "No more skipping Bilateral series" - BCCI set to take action against seniors who take unnecessary rest</a>

Babar Azam had a good run with the bat in the Test-Series versus South Africa | Image: AFP

Babar Azam who performed well as opener in the recently concluded Test-Series versus South Africa is set to be demoted to the number 3 position versus the West Indies

Babar Azam set to be handed a demotion in the batting order

Pakistan vs West Indies: Babar Azam to not open the inning versus the Windies, to bat at number 3

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Pakistan has named the 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against West Indies. Both games will be played at Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan from 17-21 January and 25-29 January. 
Pakistan has made as many as 7 changes to their squad from the Test series against South Africa. Due to the workload management, they have rested some of the key players of the team while out-of-form players too have been dropped from the team for the two-match series. 
From the last series, Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Rizwan, Noman Ali, and Salman Ali Agha have been rested. Spinners Sajid Khan, Abrar Ahmed and Nouman Ali have been recalled into the team, having played a huge role in the last Test series at home. 
Saim Ayub was ruled out of the squad due to ankle injury while Abdullah Shafique has been dropped due to poor form. In his place, Imam-ul-Haq has been recalled into the side along with Mohammad Huraira, and the duo is likely to form an opening combination. 
Pakistan has given rest to pacers in Aamir Jamal, Mohammad Abbas, Mir Hamza, and Naseem Shah. Hence, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali and uncapped Kashif Ali will be forming the pace attack for the team in the series against West Indies.
Keeper-batter Haseebullah, who got injured during the South Africa series, wasn't picked due to fitness issues. In his place, uncapped Rohail Nazir has been added to the team. The Test series will also be part of the ICC World Test Championship. 
<h2>Pakistan squad for the West Indies Tests</h2>
Here's the Pakistan squad for the West Indies series 
Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Kashif Ali, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper/batter), Noman Ali, Rohail Nazir (wicketkeeper/batter), Sajid Khan, and Salman Ali Agha.
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Pakistan has named the 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against West Indies.

Pakistan announces squad for West Indies series; make 7 huge changes

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West Indies Tour Of Pakistan 2025: The West Indies Cricket team is set to tour Pakistan after 18 years and this historic tour of West Indies in Pakistan is scheduled to feature a red ball series starting January 17, 2025.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revealed the schedule for the West Indies cricket team's tour of Pakistan. The team left the Caribbean on January 2 and landed in Islamabad on January 6. They spent a few days training before gearing up for a warm-up match against Pakistan Shaheens from January 10-12 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
As the West Indies squad has landed, Pakistan are yet to announce the official squad for the test series. The Pakistan A–led by Imam-Ul-Haq is currently playing against West Indies in the Warmup match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. 
The upcoming Test series marks West Indies' first visit to Pakistan for red-ball cricket in 18 years. Their last Test tour in the country was back in November 2006, when they played a three-match series. More recently, in October 2016, the two teams clashed in an away series held in the UAE.
In that UAE series, Pakistan emerged victorious with a 2-1 win. The Men in Green claimed the first two matches, but West Indies finished strong, securing a win in the final Test. Since then, Pakistan has toured the Caribbean twice, but this series brings the West Indies back to Pakistani soil after nearly two decades.
Let's Take a look at the PAK vs WI 2025 Schedule, Full Squads and More Updates on the bilateral Series:
<h2>PAK vs WI 2025 Schedule</h2>
Pakistan will host the West Indies for an exciting two-match Test series, part of the ongoing World Test Championship cycle. The opening Test is scheduled from January 17 to 21, while the second match will follow shortly after, running from January 25 to 29. Both games will be played at the Multan Cricket Stadium.
Due to renovation work at the stadiums in Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi in preparation for February’s Champions Trophy, Multan was chosen as the sole venue for this series. Cricket fans can look forward to an intense battle between the home side and the visitors in this much-anticipated Test showdown.
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<h2>PAK vs WI 2025 Squad</h2>
West Indies Squad: Kraigg Brathwaite (captain), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Joshua Da Silva, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Amir Jangoo, Mikyle Louis, Gudakesh Motie, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Kevin Sinclair and Jomel Warrican.
Pakistan Squad: Yet To be announced!
**Squad will be updated here as soon as they are announced!
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West Indies Tour of Pakistan 2025 (Getty Images)

West Indies returns to Pakistan for a red-ball Test series after 18 years, starting January 17, 2025, featuring warm-up matches in Rawalpindi.

The West Indies cricket team tours Pakistan after nearly two decades, marking a historic red-ball series following extensive preparations in Islamabad.

PAK vs WI 2025 Schedule, Full Squads, Venues and More on West Indies Tour OF Pakistan 2025

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Cricket's governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday, 24th of December finally announced the highly-anticipated schedule of the ninth edition of the Champions Trophy after months of scuffling between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) . Next year's mega event is set to kick off from the 19th of February onwards, with New Zealand and Pakistan clashing versus each other in the opening fixture and the all-important Final will be played on the 9th of March. 
The marquee ICC event will see a total of eight teams fighting it out against each other in 15 encounters across the span of 18 days. The competition will be held under the hybrid-model policy with Pakistan being the host for all teams except Team India and Dubai will be playing the role of the host for the Indian Cricket Team
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"The eight teams contesting for the coveted white triumphant jackets in the 2025 Champions Trophy (CT) are the same countries who finished the 2023 ODI World Cup in the top eight overall, according to the rankings. 2023 ODI World Cup champions Australia (AUS), South Africa (RSA), Afghanistan (AFG) and England (ENG) are a part of Group B of the competition, while reigning champions and hosts Pakistan (PAK) are in Group-A alongwith the likes of Bangladesh (BAN), Fierce-rivals India (IND) &amp; New Zealand (NZ) " the ICC announced.
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<h2>Why West Indies and Sri Lanka didn't get the chance to compete in the Champions Trophy?</h2>
A total of eight teams are allowed to compete in the Champions Trophy (CT) since 2009, split into two groups of four teams each. The teams which manage to finish in the top two spots of each group advance to the Semi-Final phase after each team plays one match verus the other three teams in their respective group. The winners of both the semi-finals then get the opportunity to lock horns versus each other in the all-important title-Deciding clash i.e the Final. 
West Indies and Sri Lanka are two big cricket playing nations that will not be seen playing in the upcoming edition of the Champions Trophy (CT). Only eight teams are allowed to play in next year's mega event and these teams were decided on the basis of their final finishing spot in the overall standing of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. 
However, since the Sri Lankans ended the tournament at the ninth spot, they didn't get the chance to qualify for the Champions Trophy from the ODI World Cup while the Windies on the other hand didn't even qualify for the 2023 ODI World Cup which directly eliminated them from the race of securing the Champions Trophy (CT) spots. 
Do Read:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-unveil-the-official-champions-trophy-2025-schedule-know-all-the-details-regarding-india-s-matches/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> ICC unveil the official Champions Trophy 2025 schedule, know all the details regarding India's matches</a>

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Asitha Fernando (R) of Sri Lanka expresses disappointment as Jason Mohammed (L) and Shai Hope (C) of West Indies run during the 3rd and final ODI match between West Indies and Sri Lanka at Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium | Image: Getty Images

The Champions Trophy 2025 schedule is out and the eight participating teams are confirmed too. However, two big teams Sri Lanka and West Indies are not gonna compete in the mega event of next year and we will be taking a look at the reason behind their exclusion from the tournament.

Why are West Indies and Sri Lanka not a part of Champions Trophy 2025? What's the reason behind their exclusion

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West Indies has announced the strong 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan. Amir Jangoo, who made a century on ODI debut against Bangladesh, has received the maiden Test call-up. 
West Indies will be touring Pakistan for the two-match Test series next year. The first match of the series between the teams is scheduled to take place on 17th January 2025 at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan. The next match will be played at the same venue. 
While Amir Jangoo has received the maiden call-up, spinner Gudakesh Moite has also earned a recall to the side. West Indies will be without their key pacer, Shamar Joseph, for the two-match series against the Pakistan team. 
Shamar Joseph will be missing the series due to the injury that he faced and will be doing rehabilitation from the injury. Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph was unavailable for selection and won't be part of the series. 
Talking about the squad for the series, head coach Andre Coley said that while picking their squad their focus was on building the things and transforming the learnings from 2024. He said: 
"For the Test series against Pakistan in January 2025, the focus is on building on what we have done well and transforming the learnings from 2024 into tangible results. 
"Motie rejoins the squad to bolster the spin attack, while Jangoo's selection comes on the back of his consistency across formats in regional cricket, as well as his demonstrated high level of competency against spin bowling." 
<h2>West Indies squad for the Test series against Pakistan </h2>
Here's the West Indies squad for the Test series against Pakistan 
Kraigg Brathwaite (C), Joshua Da Silva (vc), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Amir Jangoo, Mikyle Louis, Gudakesh Motie, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, Kevin Sinclair, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican
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