The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a complete program for 2024-2015, with home Tests scheduled for Bangladesh, England, and the West Indies. The coming season is expected to be an exciting time for Pakistani cricket fans as the top teams compete on the biggest stage of cricket.
Bangladesh Tour
Bangladesh Tour
The season will kick off with Bangladesh’s tour of Pakistan beginning in September. The two teams will play in a series of two Tests, the first at the National Stadium in Karachi and the second at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Pakistan hopes to prove its supremacy over Bangladesh after winning its last test series against Bangladesh in 2020.
England Tour
The most awaited series of the year will be England’s trip to Pakistan in November 2024. The two teams will compete in a three-test series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, the Multan Cricket Stadium, and the Gaddafi Sports Complex in Lahore. England, currently ranked as the highest-ranked Test team worldwide, is expected to maintain its dominance, and Pakistan is hoping to create a stir.
West Indies Tour
The West Indies team is expected to visit Pakistan in February 2025. This will mark an essential return to Pakistan after an extended absence. The two teams will compete in two Tests, which will be played at the National Stadium in Karachi and the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Pakistan is to maintain its dominance in the West Indies, having won its test series against the West Indies in 2021.
Impact on World Test Championship
The forthcoming Test series could significantly affect the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. Pakistan is currently fifth on the WTC table, and England is at the top. Bangladesh and the West Indies are seventh and eighth, respectively. The outcome of these matches will be significant for the WTC standings, and teams will compete for points to make it into the WTC final.
Conclusion
The 2024-25 season is expected to be an exciting time for Pakistan cricket enthusiasts, with home test series in the form of Bangladesh, England, and West Indies. It is believed that the PCB has done a great job scheduling top-of-the-line opponents, and teams are eager to impress. Can Pakistan have the ability to prove its supremacy in the face of Bangladesh or the West Indies? Will they be able to cause an upset in the face of top-ranked England? Only time will decide.