Babar Azam: Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi were dropped from the second and third Test matches of the 3-match Test series being played against England. Both the players were consistently performing averagely for Pakistan. Now Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi are expected to get rest for the upcoming series also. PCB can rest these two players.
Babar and Shaheen may get rest
According to Cricket Pakistan, Pakistan team is going to tour Zimbabwe in November-December. Where a series of 3 ODI and 3 T-20 matches will be played. According to reports, Pakistan Cricket Board may rest Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi. Young players are likely to get a chance in their place. However, the final decision will be taken in the meeting to be held on October 20.
Pakistan has to play 14 ODI matches before the ICC Champions Trophy. This time ICC has given the responsibility of organizing the mega event to Pakistan. In such a situation, Pakistan would like to complete its preparations before the upcoming Champions Trophy.
Well done, team!
Fantastic win. Proud of the effort and spirit. 🇵🇰👏 pic.twitter.com/TYruIjEF9u
— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) October 18, 2024
Who will be the limited overs captain?
Before the Test series being played against England, Babar Azam suddenly resigned from the limited overs captaincy. However, the board has not yet announced its new captain in his place. But in the race for captaincy, the name of wicketkeeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan is leading. It is believed that he can be given limited overs captaincy. Rizwan also captains Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Super League. He has also proved his captaincy.
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Pakistan will play the first match of the ODI series against Zimbabwe on 24 November, while the T20 series is going to start from 1 December. But before that, Pakistan cricket team has to host 3 ODI matches and 3 T-20 matches against Australia on home soil.
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