The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the national squads for the upcoming series against Australia and Zimbabwe. A key development is the appointment of Mohammad Rizwan as captain, following Babar Azam’s resignation. Rizwan, known for his exceptional consistency and leadership skills, will lead Pakistan in both ODIs and T20Is.
In a significant move, Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Naseem Shah have been rested for the Zimbabwe series, allowing younger players the opportunity to showcase their talent on the international stage.
Pakistan Squad for Australia ODIs:
- Aamir Jamal
- Abdullah Shafique
- Arafat Minhas
- Mohammad Rizwan (Captain & WK)
- Faisal Akram
- Haris Rauf
- Haseebullah (WK)
- Kamran Ghulam
- Mohammad Hasnain
- Mohammad Irfan Khan
- Naseem Shah
- Saim Ayub
- Salman Ali Agha
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Babar Azam
Pakistan Squad for Australia T20Is:
- Arafat Minhas
- Mohammad Rizwan (Captain & WK)
- Haris Rauf
- Haseebullah (WK)
- Jahandad Khan
- Mohammad Abbas Afridi
- Muhammad Irfan Khan
- Naseem Shah
- Omair Bin Yousuf
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Salman Ali Agha
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Sufyan Moqim
- Usman Khan
Pakistan Squad for Zimbabwe ODIs (Resting Babar Azam, Shaheen, Naseem):
- Aamir Jamal
- Abdullah Shafique
- Abrar Ahmed
- Ahmed Daniyal
- Faisal Akram
- Haris Rauf
- Haseebullah (WK)
- Kamran Ghulam
- Mohammad Hasnain
- Mohammad Rizwan (Captain & WK)
- Mohammad Irfan Khan
- Salman Ali Agha
- Shahnawaz Dahani
- Saim Ayub
- Tayyab Tahir
Pakistan Squad for Zimbabwe T20Is:
- Ahmed Daniyal
- Arafat Minhas
- Haris Rauf
- Haseebullah (WK)
- Jahandad Khan
- Mohammad Abbas Afridi
- Mohammad Hasnain
- Muhammad Irfan Khan
- Omair Bin Yousuf
- Qasim Akram
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Salman Ali Agha
- Sufyan Moqim
- Tayyab Tahir
- Usman Khan
Australia Series Schedule
ODI Series:
- 1st ODI: November 4th, Melbourne
- 2nd ODI: November 8th, Adelaide
- 3rd ODI: November 10th, Perth
T20I Series:
- 1st T20I: November 14th, Brisbane
- 2nd T20I: November 16th, Sydney
- 3rd T20I: November 18th, Hobart
Zimbabwe Tour Schedule
Following the Australian tour, Pakistan will travel to Zimbabwe for a full series, comprising 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is.
ODI Series:
- 1st ODI: November 24th, Bulawayo
- 2nd ODI: November 26th, Bulawayo
- 3rd ODI: November 28th, Bulawayo
T20I Series:
- 1st T20I: December 1st, Bulawayo
- 2nd T20I: December 3rd, Bulawayo
- 3rd T20I: December 5th, Bulawayo
Resting the Stars for Zimbabwe
Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Naseem Shah have been rested for the Zimbabwe series, allowing them time to recover while offering opportunities for emerging players like Abrar Ahmed, Shahnawaz Dahani, and Saim Ayub to step up.
Leadership and Key Players
Mohammad Rizwan, taking charge as captain, will bring his excellent form and tactical awareness to lead Pakistan in both series. His ability to perform under pressure will be crucial as Pakistan navigates through challenging matches. Despite Babar, Shaheen, and Naseem’s absence for the Zimbabwe series, Pakistan has a well-rounded squad ready to take on the competition.
Conclusion
Pakistan enters a busy season of international cricket, with the Australia and Zimbabwe tours offering exciting opportunities for both seasoned players and rising stars. Under Mohammad Rizwan’s leadership, the team is poised to deliver some thrilling performances, with fans eagerly awaiting the action.
