Cricket News : West Indies and Pakistan prepare for three-match T20 series

The West Indies are preparing for their first T20 matches - a three-match series with Pakistan, since they were bundled out of the T20 World Cup last month.

The West Indies were hoping to defend their World Cup title in the UAE, however couldn't make it past the semi-finals.

Pakistan also lost in the semi-finals to eventual winners Australia.

West Indies captain Kieron Pollard is still to recover from the hamstring injury he suffered during the T20 World Cup and has been ruled out of this series.