Pakistan captain Babar Azam and West Indies skipper Roston Chase unveiled the two-match Test series trophy in Trinidad, with the opening match starting July 25.
Tarouba, Trinidad – Web Desk: Pakistan and West Indies on Friday unveiled the trophy for their upcoming two-match Test series, with the opening game set to begin on Saturday, July 25, at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad.
The unveiling ceremony was led by Pakistan captain Babar Azam and West Indies skipper Roston Chase, who posed together with the trophy at the venue that will host the series opener. The ceremony marked the formal build-up to the contest between the two sides in the longest format of the game.
No official statements were issued by either the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) or Cricket West Indies (CWI) at the ceremony, according to available reports. Any further comments from team management or the players will be added once officially confirmed.
Similarly, no direct quotes from either captain were shared alongside the trophy unveiling. This report will be updated if PCB or CWI release official remarks on the series.
The series is part of West Indies’ 2026 home international season, which also includes fixtures against Sri Lanka and New Zealand. It comes soon after Babar Azam’s return to the Pakistan Test captaincy, a role he had previously held before stepping away. Ahead of the series, Pakistan played a tour match against a West Indies Select XI in Port of Spain, which ended in a draw.
The first of the two Tests will be played at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba from July 25 to 29. The second and final Test of the series will be held at the historic Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain from August 2 to 6, bringing the series to a close in early August.
The contest adds another chapter to the long-standing rivalry between Pakistan and West Indies in Test cricket. For Pakistan, the series offers a chance to improve their record in overseas conditions, while West Indies will look to capitalize on home advantage. Fans in Pakistan will be able to follow live coverage of both matches once broadcast details are confirmed.
