Pakistan’s pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi (left), skipper Babar Azam (centre) and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan. — AFP/File
KARACHI: Pakistan’s squads for the upcoming white-ball sequence in opposition to Australia is predicted to be introduced subsequent week, with sources indicating that Mohammad Rizwan is being thought-about for the captaincy.
Sources point out that whereas the choice committee is of the view that Rizwan ought to be assigned to steer the facet, a last choice on this regard shall be made by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi after session with selectors and different officers.
Quick bowler Mohammad Hasnain, who final performed a One-Day Worldwide (ODI) in 2023, can also be prone to make a comeback. Hasnain impressed selectors with standout performances within the latest Champions Cup and President’s Cup.
All-rounder Aamir Jamal and wicketkeeper-batsman Haseebullah are additionally into account for inclusion within the squad for the white-ball sequence in Australia.
Either side will play the second ODI match on November 8 at Adelaide Oval and the third on November 10 at Perth Stadium.
After the conclusion of the ODI matches, the Inexperienced Shirts will tackle the Kangaroos in three T20 matches from November 14 to 18.
First T20 shall be performed on November 14 at The Gabba, Brisbane, second on November 16 at SCG, Sydney, and the third and last match on November 18 at Bellerive Oval, Hobart.
Earlier this week, Cricket Australia had unveiled a 14-member squad for the upcoming three-match One Day Worldwide (ODI) sequence in opposition to Pakistan, which is ready to kick off on the Melbourne Cricket Floor on November 4.
With Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head dominated out of the sequence resulting from paternity go away, Pat Cummins has returned to the facet as captain together with Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matt Brief as openers, the board mentioned on Monday.
Australia squad for ODIs
Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Cooper Connolly, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Brief, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa
