The national white-ball teams and new captain for the next tour of Australia will be announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in the coming days.
After Babar Azam formally resigned as Pakistan’s white-ball captain on October 2, the PCB started looking for a replacement in the ODI and T20I formats.
Additionally, sources disclose that selectors are now consulted on player selections for the next series, with the PCB Chairman’s permission pending the final decision.
In the meanwhile, Mohammad Rizwan is seen as a serious candidate to succeed Babar Azam as leader. Major players like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Naseem Shah are probably going to return to the white-ball team.
The fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain, who hasn’t participated in an ODI since 2023, is also probably going to return. With impressive performances in the most recent President’s Cup and Champions Cup, Hasnain won over selectors.
Haseebullah, a wicketkeeper-batsman, and Aamir Jamal, an all-rounder, are also being considered for the Australian white-ball series team.
The second ODI between the two teams will take place at Adelaide Oval on November 8 and Perth Stadium on November 10.
The Green Shirts will play the Kangaroos in three Twenty20 matches from November 14 to 18 following the completion of the ODI series.
