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Pakistan’s Take a look at captain Shan Masood has revealed the batting order for the upcoming three-match Take a look at sequence towards Australia, which can see him enjoying at quantity three.
Shan Masood talked to the media after the trophy unveiling ceremony for the four-day match between Pakistan and Australian Prime Minister XI, which is ready to begin tomorrow.
The newly appointed Pakistan’s Take a look at skipper said that Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique will proceed to open the innings whereas Babar Azam will bat at quantity 4.
“We’ll proceed with the identical batting order from the final Take a look at sequence. Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique are settled as opening batters for over a yr,” stated Shan Masood.
“Babar Azam is our most important batter and he has been enjoying at quantity 4 in Take a look at cricket, so we are going to plan our batting round him.”
Shan Masood additional opened up about his place and the position of two wicketkeepers within the squad.
“I performed at quantity three since my comeback to the Take a look at facet, so I’ll proceed in that position, whereas Sarafraz Ahmed can be our first-choice wicketkeeper,” said Masood.
“Nevertheless, we will play each Sarfaraz and Mohammad Rizwan, relying on circumstances the place one can play as a batter.”
He additionally confirmed confidence in Pakistan’s bowling assault and hoped that it might pose a menace to Australian batters.
“We have now received a balanced tempo assault led by Shaheen Afridi, with every bowler posing a special menace.”
“Mir Hamza and Khurram Shahzad are confirmed performers in home, being able to make a mark in Australia.”
“Mohammad Wasim Jr. can present us excessive tempo with reverse swing, supported by all-rounder Aamer Jamal who additionally bowls with good tempo. Whereas Faheem Ashraf is a seasoned all-rounder who has completed properly in Take a look at cricket.”
Pakistan’s captain additionally praised Australian batter David Warner for his spectacular Take a look at profession, which can come to an finish after the upcoming Take a look at sequence.
“David Warner has been an awesome servant to not solely Australia however world cricket. We want him the most effective of luck however we are going to ensure to make his final sequence difficult.”
“Australia have an general balanced facet and among the finest bowling assault on this planet. We have now to play our model of cricket in all three departments to problem them and I consider we’ve got a crew which might do this,” Shan Masood concluded.
Pakistan and Australia will sq. off within the first Take a look at match in Perth from 14-18 December 2023.
The second Take a look at match can be performed in Melbourne, from 26 to 30 December, whereas Sydney will host the final recreation of the tour from 3 to 7 January 2024.
