West Indies Tour of Pakistan: PCB confirm three-match ODI series in Pakistan from June 8-12: Rawalpindi will host the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League matches against the West Indies at the Pindi Cricket Stadium from 8-12 June, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced today. Follow WI vs PAK updates on Insidesport.IN
The West Indies will arrive in Islamabad on 5 June for the One-Day Internationals that will be played on 8, 10 and 12 June.
PCB announces schedule of West Indies ODIs
More details: https://t.co/hHbfH7Q4z9#PAKvWI pic.twitter.com/wv29EBJ8GM
— PCB Media (@TheRealPCBMedia) March 28, 2022
West Indies Tour of Pakistan: PCB confirm three-match ODI series in Pakistan from June 8-12
Big teams make their return to Pakistan – The series will come as a big relief for the PCB as they welcome back high profile teams to the nation. Currently, T20I World Champions Australia are on tour and will help PCB raise funds through broadcasting rights. Although there wasn’t too much joy for the ‘Men in Green’ as they lost the three-match Test series 0-1.
Build up to the ODI World Cup – With less than a year remaining for the ODI World Cup, the eyes will be firmly casted on the mega event as they target to win their first ODI World Cup in 31 years. Players like Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi will be gearing up for the opportunity and a series against the West Indies could be good a good thing to have.
West Indies also prepare for the big event – West Indies will also have their aspirations high knowing the familiar conditions in sub-continent will host the World Cup.
The ODIs were part of the West Indies’ tour of Pakistan in December 2021. However, with mutual consent, these were rescheduled after five Covid-19 cases were reported in the West Indies side. The West Indies have also agreed to play three T20Is in early 2023, schedule of which will be announced in due course.
The ODIs are part of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League. Top seven-placed sides from this event plus ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 hosts India will qualify directly for the pinnacle 50-over competition, which will be staged next year in October/November.
Series schedule:
8 June – 1st ODI, Rawalpindi
10 June – 2nd ODI, Rawalpindi
12 June – 3rd ODI, Rawalpindi
West Indies Tour of Pakistan: PCB confirm three-match ODI series in Pakistan from June 8-12