KARACHI: Pakistan is expected to unveil its squads for the upcoming white-ball series against Australia next week, with reports suggesting that Mohammad Rizwan is a frontrunner for the captaincy.
According to sources, the selection committee favors appointing Rizwan as captain, but the final decision will rest with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who will consult with selectors and other officials before confirming the appointment.
Fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain, who last featured in an ODI in 2023, may also return to the fold following impressive displays in the recent Champions Cup and President’s Cup, which caught the selectors’ attention.
Additionally, all-rounder Aamir Jamal and wicketkeeper-batsman Haseebullah are being considered for selection for the white-ball fixtures in Australia.
The two sides will face off in the second ODI on November 8 at the Adelaide Oval, followed by the third ODI on November 10 at Perth Stadium. After the ODIs, Pakistan will compete in a three-match T20 series against Australia from November 14 to 18.
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The T20 matches are scheduled as follows: the first at The Gabba, Brisbane on November 14, the second at the SCG, Sydney on November 16, and the third at Bellerive Oval, Hobart on November 18.
Earlier this week, Cricket Australia announced a 14-member squad for the ODI series against Pakistan, set to kick off at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 4. With Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head unavailable due to paternity leave, Pat Cummins will return as captain, joined by Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matt Short as openers.
Australia’s ODI Squad:
Pat Cummins (c)
Sean Abbott
Cooper Connolly
Jake Fraser-McGurk
Aaron Hardie
Josh Hazlewood
Josh Inglis
Marnus Labuschagne
Glenn Maxwell
Matthew Short
Steve Smith
Mitchell Starc
Marcus Stoinis
Adam Zampa
