Pakistan cricket team to leave for West Indies on July 13

The Pakistan cricket team will depart for the West Indies on July 13 as preparations intensify for an important two-Test series.

The team’s ongoing red-ball training camp in Lahore is expected to conclude on July 2. The players will then regroup in Islamabad on July 8 for a pre-tour training camp under the supervision of head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed.

According to reports, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to announce a 17-member squad for the West Indies tour. The same squad is also expected to tour England for the subsequent Test series.

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Pakistan will begin the two-Test series against the West Indies on July 25. The second and final Test is scheduled to start on August 2. After completing the Caribbean tour, Pakistan will travel to England for a three-Test series, which is scheduled to begin on August 19.

The upcoming tours are considered important for Pakistan as the team aims to improve its performance in red-ball cricket and build momentum against two competitive opponent The training camps are expected to help players improve their fitness, match readiness, and team coordination ahead of the challenging overseas assignments.