The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to announce the new captain and national white-ball teams for the upcoming tour of Australia in the coming days.
This decision follows Babar Azam’s official resignation as Pakistan’s white-ball captain on October 2nd, prompting the PCB to search for a new leader in the ODI and T20I formats.
Reports suggest that Mohammad Haris is emerging as a potential candidate to captain the national team in T20Is. Meanwhile, Mohammad Rizwan is considered a strong contender to take over the leadership role from Babar Azam in the white-ball formats. The selection process is currently underway, with consultations ongoing between selectors and the PCB Chairman, who will have the final say on the team composition.
The white-ball squad is expected to see the return of key players such as Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Naseem Shah, who are likely to play pivotal roles in the series against Australia. The Pakistani team is scheduled to depart for Melbourne on October 29, where they will prepare for the series with training sessions at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 1 and 2, followed by an optional session on November 3.
The first ODI match between Pakistan and Australia is set for November 4. The selection committee, which includes Aqib Javed, Azhar Ali, Aleem Dar, Asad Shafiq, and Hasan Cheema, is currently evaluating potential players for the three ODIs and three T20 matches in Australia.