West Indies names squad for Test series against Pakistan in Multan

West Indies has announced its squad for the two-match Test series against Pakistan next month, which will take place back-to-back in Multan.

They will be the West Indies' first Tests in Pakistan for 19 years and will take place on January 17-21 and 25-29.

The matches will count towards the World Test Championship though both teams are out of contention to reach the final.

West Indies batter Amir Jangoo received his first call-up to the Test squad, while left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie returns after missing last month's two-match Bangladesh Test series.

West Indies' return to Pakistan for test matches after 18 years wraps up the World Test Championship cycle and features two games at the Multan Cricket Stadium from Jan. 17-29.

Jangoo made a stunning match-winning ODI century on debut against Bangladesh this month, helping West Indies complete the third biggest run chase in the format.

Jangoo and Motie come in for fast bowlers Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph. Shamar is recovering from shin splints which forced him to miss the home Bangladesh ODI series this month, while Alzarri is unavailable "due to other engagements".

"Motie rejoins the squad to bolster the spin attack, while Jangoo's selection comes on the back of his consistency across formats in regional cricket, as well as his demonstrated high level of competency against spin bowling," coach Andre Coley said.

"For the Test series against Pakistan, the focus is on building on what we have done well and transforming the learnings from 2024 into tangible results."

West Indies squad:

Kraigg Brathwaite (C), Joshua Da Silva (VC), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Amir Jangoo, Mikyle Louis, Gudakesh Motie, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, Kevin Sinclair, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican

West Indies tour of Pakistan:

January 10-12: Warm-up v Pakistan Shaheens, Rawalpindi

January 17-12: First Test, Multan

January 25-29: Second Test, Multan