Breaking!! Pakistan’s Star Player Ruled out of 1st Test against Australia | Australia vs Pakistan 2023-24: Pakistan and Australia are going to play the three-match test series, which is scheduled to start on December 14, 2023. Ahead of the first test, Pakistan’s star spin bowler Abrar Ahmed was ruled out from the 1st test match against Australia.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announces Sajid Khan as Abrar Ahmed’s replacement for the first test match against Australia. As per the media reports, Abrar Ahmed is still not confirmed to play the second test match due to the leg injury sustained during the warm-up match.
Abrar Ahmed is under medical supervision under Pakistan’s Cricket Team Management and he is expected to recover soon. Abrar Ahmed impressed everyone with his performance in a warm-up match against Prime Minister’s XI but unfortunately, he experienced a discomfort in his right leg. which led him to sit back for the rest of the match.
After the scanning, Abrar Ahemd’s right-led injury was confirmed, the unexpected setback left a gap in bowling attack, especially spin. This led to a swift announcement of the Abrar’s replacement for the first test match.
Sajid Khan is expected to join the team soon for the first test match in Perth. Sajid Khan has performed exceptionally well in domestic cricket and now, he has a great chance to show his talent for his team. Australia’s bouncing track will help him to get uneven bounce during the match.
Shan Masood is going to lead the Pakistan Men’s Cricket Team in the three-match test series against Australia after Babar resigned from the post in all formats. It will be exciting to see Pakistan, who they will perform under a new test captain on foreign soil.
All The Key players like Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohd, Rizwan and Hasan Ali will be playing the first test and are expected to perform well against Australia’s Strong Pace attack at the Australian bouncy wickets.
AUS vs PAK, Pakistan’s Test Squad:
Squad: Shan Masood (Captain), Abdullah Shafique, Aamir Jamal, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sajid Khan (1st Test only).
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