PAK vs AUS: PCB set to unveil new captain and white-ball squads for Australia tour

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to announce the new captain and national white-ball teams for the upcoming tour of Australia within the next few days.

According to sources, consultations with selectors regarding potential players for the series are underway, and the final decision will be made after obtaining approval from the PCB Chairman.

Mohammad Rizwan is reportedly a strong contender to lead the national team in place of Babar Azam. The white-ball squad is expected to see the return of key players like Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Naseem Shah.

The Pakistani contingent is scheduled to depart for Melbourne on October 29. Upon arrival, the team will undergo training sessions at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 1 and 2, with an optional session on November 3.

The first ODI match between Pakistan and Australia is slated for November 4. The selection committee, comprising Aqib Javed, Azhar Ali, Aleem Dar, Asad Shafiq, and Hasan Cheema, is currently assessing potential players for the three ODIs and three T20 matches in Australia.

ODI series schedule:

• 4 November: MCG, Melbourne (D/N)

• 8 November: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (D/N)

• 10 November: Perth Stadium, Perth (D/N)

T20I series schedule:

• 14 November: The Gabba, Brisbane (N)

• 16 November: SCG, Sydney (N)

• 18 November: Bellerive Oval, Hobart (N)