Pakistan cricket team faces West Indies Select XI in Trinidad warm‑up

Pakistan's touring side played a four‑day warm‑up match against a West Indies Select XI at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad on July 19, 2026. Captained by Babar Azam, Pakistan used the fixture as its only red‑ball practice before a two‑match Test series that begins on July 25 at the same venue. West Indies head coach Rayad Emrit stressed the game as a valuable audition for his 12‑man squad, urging players to seize the opportunity and pressure the visitors. Emrit noted that preparations were on schedule, with international players arriving earlier in the week, and highlighted the quality of his side despite the challenge posed by Pakistan. The match also offered local fans live streaming options, including a YouTube broadcast for Indian audiences.