Pakistan revealed their playing XI, which includes two Test debutants, on the eve of their first Test match against Australia. During Shan Masood’s first Test match as captain, the team has undergone numerous changes, with right-arm pacer Khurram Shahzad and all-rounder Aamir Jamal scheduled to make their Test debuts. In 2022, Jamal made his debut for Pakistan on the international scene against England. He also competed for the Men in Green at the 19th Asian Games. Conversely, Khurram will be playing for his country for the first time in the Perth Test.
In addition to adding two fresh faces, a few players are making a comeback to the mix following a year away from playing with the red ball. Mohammed Rizwan will have to wait for a role behind the stumps as Faheem Ashraf, an experienced wicketkeeper, is set to return to the white jersey, with Sarfaraz Ahmed remaining Pakistan’s first choice.
For a considerable amount of time, the Asian Giants have consistently used the opening lineup. Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique will continue to open for Pakistan after displaying a positive attitude in the just finished ODI World Cup. Former captain Babar Azam will continue to bat at his customary No. 4, and Salman Ali Agha will handle spin duties in Abrar Ahmed’s absence.
Former captain Babar Azam will continue to bat at his customary No. 4, and Salman Ali Agha will handle spin duties in Abrar Ahmed’s absence. The pace bowling will be led by Shaheen Afridi and assisted by Faheem in the absence of Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf. Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Aamir Jamal, and Khurram Shahzad are the members of Pakistan’s playing XI that will take on Australia.
David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Cameron Green, and Lance Morris are the Australian players in the first Test squad.
