KARACHI: Pakistan’s one-day squad left for the Caribbean with captain Misbah-ul Haq hoping to reverse the team’s dwindling fortunes in the limited over matches.
Pakistan will play five one-day and two Twenty20 matches on the tour, with the first match in Guyana on July 14.
Misbah-ul Haq will lead the one-day team while Mohammad Hafeez will skipper the Twenty20 side.
Misbah said the tour was important as it would help the team regain their confidence after a humiliating Champions Trophy last month, in which Pakistan lost all three matches.
“We will do our best to play hard and positive cricket and ensure that a poor show in the Champions Trophy is behind us,” Misbah said before their departure late Sunday. “The squad is focused on putting up a good show which will help in ending the disappointment of our fans and bring the confidence back.”
Misbah said they faced a challenging proposition playing the Windies on their home soil.
“West Indies is a tough opposition and their batting strength is aggressive but I am sure that our team will do well in all three departments of the game,” said Misbah.
Dashing all-rounder Shahid Afridi was recalled in the 16-man squad after missing the Champions Trophy in England, while there were also recalls for Umar Akmal and Ahmed Shahzad. REUTERS
