Pakistan are gearing up to host West Indies in a two-match Test series, as part of the ongoing 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. The first match will be played at Multan Cricket Stadium, starting on January 17.

Richard Mann has a strong angle for the first Test between Pakistan and West Indies, which kicks off on Friday morning.

Mohammad Abbas and Naseem Shah have been rested from Pakistan's Test squad for the two-Test home series against West Indies with Pakistan looking to beef up their spin options. Aamer Jamal and Mir Hamza,

Pakistan will host the West Indies in a two-match Test series, as part of the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC). The first match will be played at the Multan Cricket Stadium from January 17-21. This is a historic moment in cricket, as it's the first time in over 18 years that West Indies are playing a Test series on Pakistani soil.

Pakistan has recalled opening batter Imam-ul-Haq for the two-test series against the West Indies starting in Multan at next week.

Reports- Babar Azam unlikely to open for Pakistan against West Indies in Test series (Source - Getty Images) After Saim Ayub got injured in the second against South Africa, Babar Azam opened the innings for Pakistan and also returned to form.

The PCB announced the squad for the two-match Test series against West Indies at home. The Pakistan squad has seven changes from the team that played in South Africa.