Pakistan’s T20I squad swapped traditional nets for sandy shores as they conducted unique beach training sessions ahead of their upcoming T20 series against the West Indies, the 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Tuesday.
The squad was spotted at Fort Lauderdale Beach in Florida engaging in light fitness drills and recovery sessions, blending athletic preparation with the calming effects of ocean waves.
The team conducted a recovery and light fitness drill session on the coastal sands, allowing players to relax their muscles while maintaining peak physical readiness.
This innovative training method comes just days before the bilateral series kicks off on July 31.
Earlier, the national team began preparations for the upcoming three-match series against the West Indies with a high-intensity training session at Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida.
The squad, currently touring the USA, underwent a rigorous three-hour training session under the supervision of the coaching staff.
The session featured fielding drills, net practice, and skill-based routines for both batters and bowlers.
It began with warm-ups and physical conditioning, followed by focused training aimed at enhancing execution and match readiness.
Pakistan will take on the West Indies in the first T20I on July 31 at the same venue, with Salman Ali Agha captaining the side during the series.
Following the T20Is, the tour will move to the Caribbean, where Mohammad Rizwan will assume captaincy duties for the three-match ODI series, beginning August 8 at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago.
For the unversed, the Men in Green recently toured Bangladesh for a T20I series, which they lost 2-1.
That series marked the second assignment for Pakistan’s white-ball head coach Mike Hesson, who started his tenure with a 3-0 series win over Bangladesh at home in May.
Pakistan T20I Squad:
Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim
Pakistan ODI Squad:
Mohammad Rizwan (captain), Salman Ali Agha (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim
Series schedule:
31 July – First T20I v West Indies, Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, USA
2 Aug – Second T20I v West Indies, Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, USA
3 Aug – Third T20I v West Indies, Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, USA
8 Aug – First ODI v West Indies, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad & Tobago
10 Aug – Second ODI v West Indies, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad & Tobago
12 Aug – Third ODI v West Indies, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad & Tobago