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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is all set to announce the squads for the upcoming white-ball tours of Australia and Zimbabwe, and there are some major changes on the horizon. The biggest buzz? Mohammad Rizwan is emerging as a strong candidate to take over the captaincy for the national team in white-ball formats.
Fresh Faces, Big Opportunities
It looks like Pakistan is preparing to give several young players a chance to shine on the international stage. While senior players are expected to feature in the Australia tour, they might be rested for Zimbabwe.
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The PCB is focused on managing workload, and this opens the door for new talent to step up. Youngsters like Omair Bin Yousuf, Irfan Khan Niazi, Kamran Ghulam, Haseebullah, Sufiyan Muqeem, and Mohammad Hasnain are currently under consideration. These youngsters have been making waves in domestic cricket, and this could be their big break.
On the flip side, players like Saud Shakeel, Shadab Khan, and Iftikhar Ahmed might not make the squad this time around, as the selectors experiment with fresh blood.
Star Power in Australia
While new faces are likely for the Zimbabwe tour, Pakistan’s big guns are expected to take center stage in Australia. Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Naseem Shah will play pivotal roles in what promises to be a highly competitive series against a strong Australian side.
However, there’s still some uncertainty surrounding Fakhar Zaman’s participation due to fitness issues. Fakhar has been dealing with these concerns for a while now, and it remains to be seen if he’ll be ready in time for the tour.
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The Road Ahead
Pakistan’s white-ball series against Australia kicks off on November 4 with the first ODI at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The team will have a couple of training sessions at the MCG before heading into the matches.
After Australia, the Pakistan team will tour Zimbabwe for three ODIs and three T20s from November 20 to December 5. This Zimbabwe tour will be a golden opportunity for the emerging players to showcase their talent on the international stage.
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