KARACHI: The West Indian cricket team arrived in Karachi on Thursday to play three T20Is and the same number of ODIs against Pakistan.<\/p>\n
The West Indian cricketers and the team’s administration officials arrived in Karachi from Dubai, where samples for COVID-19 tests were taken.<\/p>\n
Sources in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said the cricketers will quarantine at the hotel till their coronavirus tests don’t come back negative.<\/p>\n
The West Indies cricket team will play a T20 and ODI series in Pakistan. The first of the T20 matches between Pakistan and the West Indies will be played on December 13 at the National Stadium Karachi.<\/p>\n
‘West Indies plans to fulfill its commitment’<\/p>\n
Back in September, Cricket West Indies (CWI) Chief Executive Officer Johnny Grave said that the cricket body is planning to fulfill its tour commitments with all countries, including Pakistan.<\/p>\n
“We intend to fulfil the responsibilities of tours,” he had reiterated. However, the CEO had added that the board will follow standard procedures.<\/p>\n
Schedule<\/p>\n
9 Dec \u2013 West Indies arrival in Karachi<\/p>\n
13 Dec \u2013 1st T20I, Karachi<\/p>\n
14 Dec \u2013 2nd T20I, Karachi<\/p>\n
16 Dec \u2013 3rd T20I, Karachi<\/p>\n
18 Dec \u2013 1st ODI, Karachi<\/p>\n
20 Dec \u2013 2nd ODI, Karachi<\/p>\n
22 Dec \u2013 3rd ODI, Karachi<\/p>\n
23 Dec – Departure<\/p>\n