Pakistan squad departs for two-Test series in West Indies

Pakistan’s Test cricket team has departed for the West Indies. File photo
Pakistan’s Test cricket team has departed for the West Indies. File photo
| Published July, 13 2026 | Updated
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk): Pakistan’s Test cricket team has departed for the West Indies to play a two-match ICC World Test Championship series after completing its preparations in Rawalpindi.

The national squad left Islamabad and will travel to the Caribbean via Doha and London before beginning the tour.

The two Test matches will be played in Port of Spain and Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago, as part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship.

Before departing, the Pakistan team completed a three-day training camp at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The camp included fitness sessions, skill-based training and a practice match to help players prepare for the challenging conditions.

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As part of its final preparations, Pakistan will also play a four-day warm-up match from July 18 to 21 before the Test series begins.

The tour is considered an important opportunity for Pakistan to earn valuable ICC World Test Championship points and build momentum in the competition.

Team officials are hopeful that the training camp and warm-up match will help the players adapt quickly to Caribbean conditions and deliver a strong performance in the Test series.

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