West Indies wins toss, elects to bat in first test vs Pakistan
- On Saturday, West Indies captain Roston Chase won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad, with play beginning at 7:30pm IST.
- Pakistan captain Babar Azam returned to lead the side after Shan Masood lost 12 of 16 tests since late 2023, with critical ICC World Test Championship points at stake for both teams.
- Slow left-armer Ali Usman, a 33-year-old all-rounder from Punjab making his Test debut, was preferred over experienced Sajid Khan and holds 1,483 runs and 192 wickets in 53 First Class matches. West Indies fielded three fast bowlers—Kemar Roach, Shamar Joseph, and Jayden Seales—with Jomel Warrican as spinner.
- Chase explained at the toss, "We think its going to deteriorate later on, so batting first is the right option," citing the fresh Caribbean pitch conditions. Babar warmed up for the series with a century against a West Indies Select XI in a practice game.
- The Brian Lara Cricket Academy becomes the 13th Test venue in the Caribbean, with live streaming available on the FanCode app and website. West Indies enters the series after beating Sri Lanka 1-0 for its first WTC victory, while Pakistan has not won an away test since 2023.
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We want to make him proud: Roston Chase says West Indies determined to honour Sir Gary Sobers memory against Pakistan - The Tribune
West Indies captain Roston Chase said Sir Garry Sobers' passing was a deeply emotional moment for West Indies cricket, adding that the team is determined to honour the legendary cricketer's legacy by giving their best in the two-match Test series against Pakistan, starting Saturday at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad.
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