The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is poised to announce the new captain and national white-ball teams for the upcoming tour of Australia in the coming days. Sources indicate that consultations with selectors regarding potential players for the series are currently underway, with the final decision pending approval from the PCB Chairman.
Mohammad Rizwan is seen as a leading candidate to replace Babar Azam as captain. The white-ball squad is anticipated to include the return of key players such as Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Naseem Shah.
The Pakistani team is set to depart for Melbourne on October 29. Upon arrival, they will hold training sessions at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 1 and 2, with an optional session on November 3.
The first ODI match between Pakistan and Australia is scheduled for November 4. The selection committee, which includes Aqib Javed, Azhar Ali, Aleem Dar, Asad Shafiq, and Hasan Cheema, is actively evaluating potential players for the three ODIs and three T20 matches in Australia.
ODI Series Schedule:
- November 4: MCG, Melbourne (D/N)
- November 8: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (D/N)
- November 10: Perth Stadium, Perth (D/N)
T20I Series Schedule:
- November 14: The Gabba, Brisbane (N)
- November 16: SCG, Sydney (N)
- November 18: Bellerive Oval, Hobart (N)
