Pakistan v West Indies - Series Preview

West Indies have a score to settle on their second ATG tour to Pakistan, having never yet beaten their hosts at this level. Imran's team won a three Test series 1-0 in Pakistan then followed that up with a stunning 4-0 victory when the teams last met in the Caribbean, a result that cost Frank Worrell the West Indian captaincy. However, despite Pakistan's dominance over them, West Indies will be hopeful of a positive result on this trip, having beaten Australia and South Africa in their last two series, and their squad contains few surprises as faith is maintained in the players that have produced such good results of late, reserve wicket-keeper Jackie Hendricks being the only uncapped member.

Pakistan are also a confident side these days, with defeat in the final Test of their New Zealand tour ending a 15 match unbeaten run, the longest such streak yet recorded in ATG cricket. Waqar Younis was in devastating form against the Kiwis, picking up the first ever ATG ten-for along the way, and if he stays fit it will be fascinating to see how he shapes up in comparison to the West Indies' pace battery. Both sides enter this series locked together in mid-table in the ATG ratings, and the stage is set for what should be a most competitive four Test series.

West Indies' Squad
GStA Sobers (c), IVA Richards (v/c), CEL Ambrose, PJL Dujon, J Garner, LR Gibbs, CG Greenidge, DL Haynes, GA Headley, JL Hendricks, MA Holding, CH Lloyd, MD Marshall, AME Roberts, CA Walsh, EdeC Weekes.