Babar Azam has returned to the ICC Test batting top 10 after Pakistan’s eight-wicket win over West Indies in Port of Spain. Abdullah Shafique climbed 25 places, while Sajid Khan, Mohammad Ali and Ali Usman also gained ground.
West Indies great Sir Vivian Richards has urged fast bowler Alzarri Joseph and head coach Daren Sammy to mend their relationship after a public disagreement over Joseph's absence from the Pakistan Test series, stressing the importance of mutual respect and communication
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy remains optimistic about a red-ball turnaround ahead of their two-match Test series against Pakistan. Sammy confirmed Shai Hope will keep wickets as Tarouba prepares to host its historic first men's Test match
New Zealand fast bowler Ben Sears has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match ODI series against the West Indies due to an ongoing ankle injury. Left-arm seamer Ben Lister has been named as his replacement in the squad
New Zealand has named a 16-man ODI squad for July's five-match series against the West Indies. Fast bowler Matthew Fisher earned his maiden call-up, while Jacob Duffy returns to action. Key regulars including Matt Henry have been rested
The West Indies' last Test series in Pakistan was in 2006, though they have visited for two white-ball series since then. The team is set to play a three-day tour match against Pakistan Shaheens starting January 10 in Islamabad, ahead of the first Test in Multan on January 17.
All members of the West Indies team have returned negative results from their third and final Covid-19 tests, conducted on Day 12 of the ongoing tour of New Zealand
One of the most destructive batsmen in limited-overs cricket, Gayle prefers calling himself an entertainer. Fondly known as the Universe Boss, he says music is something he finds very enjoyable.
