Pakistan cricket team has reached in West Indies and would be playing first T20 today against the World Champions. In the series Pakistan would play four T20, Three ODI and three Test matches. In very recent T20 series held in Dubai between both the countries, Pakistan outplayed West Indies to win all three matches. World champions West Indies cricket team will certainly be seeking to erase that memory of awful show, on the other side Pakistan, led by Sarfraz Ahmed, would want to extend their winning streak. Despite dismal performances in ODI and Test formats of the game, West Indies are still considered one of the best in shortest format of international cricket because they are only team to lift World T20 Cup twice. Selection committee of Pakistan cricket has given nod to mostly young emerging players on the basis of their performances in Pakistan Super League and in domestic circuit. It is a excellent decision to give chance to new players in order to give them exposure of international cricket. Four match T20 series between current World Champions West Indies and a dangerous T20 team Pakistan would be a treat for cricket lovers.
After six successive defeats in Test matches and unfortunate tour of New Zealand and Australia, there were speculations that Misbah ul Haq may announce his retirement. But Misbah at the age of 42, courtesy to his fitness, still managed to get nod of selectors to lead Pakistan in Test series against West Indies. We hope that team under leadership of Misbah forget about the failures of recent past and try to create history by winning first ever Test series in West Indies.
Three-match ODI series holds vital importance for both teams for direct entry into next World Cup.
