Pakistan National Cricket Team Ready

The Pakistan national cricket team is set to face the West Indies in a two-Test series, starting on January 16 in Multan, with a strong squad and favorable home conditions that are expected to support their spinners.

Pakistan spinner Nauman Ali believes that the upcoming series will be a challenging but winnable contest, citing the team's good preparations and the spin-friendly conditions in Multan. The team has made significant changes to their squad, with newcomer Muhammad Hurraira joining the team, and has selected a three-spinner lineup to take advantage of the conditions. The batting line-up will feature Shan Masood, Babar Azam, and Mohammad Rizwan, among others, while the spin attack will include Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, and Abrar Ahmed.

In contrast, the West Indies are struggling to maintain consistency, having lost several series and currently sitting at the bottom of the WTC points table. They have dropped vice-captain Joshua Da Silva due to poor form and have named an unchanged attack. The key battle will be between Pakistan's spinners and West Indies' batting line-up, which has some experience in these conditions. West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite believes his team has adjusted well to the conditions and is looking forward to the Tests, while Pakistan captain Shan Masood is confident that his team will perform well on home soil.

The series is expected to be closely contested, with both teams looking to gain valuable points in the WTC. The Multan pitch is expected to favor spin bowling, and the team that adapts better to the conditions is likely to emerge victorious. With Pakistan looking to continue their momentum from the England series, and the West Indies seeking to avenge their loss in Multan in 2022, the stage is set for an exciting and competitive series.