Babar Azam received a warm welcome upon arriving in Australia, despite recent challenges with his batting form. The former Pakistan captain was among the first members of the touring squad to reach Australia, greeted by enthusiastic fans eager to take photos and offer their support.
After a brief break from international cricket, having missed Pakistan’s last two matches against England, Babar is determined to rediscover his form in the upcoming three ODIs and three T20Is before taking a break for the Zimbabwe series.
The rest of Pakistan’s squad is set to arrive soon, with training scheduled to commence on November 1, leading up to the first ODI on November 4.
Members of the Pakistan ODI team landed in Melbourne earlier today for their series against Australia, while the remaining players are expected to travel today, according to a statement from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi recently met with the newly appointed white-ball captain Muhammad Rizwan and vice-captain Salman Ali Agha, offering his best wishes and highlighting the pride of representing the national team.
The PCB announced Pakistan’s squads for the upcoming Australia and Zimbabwe tours, featuring a blend of seasoned players and promising domestic talent.
Pakistan’s white-ball squads will compete in three ODIs and three T20Is on each tour in November and December. Following the series against Australia, which runs from November 4 to 18, the team will head to Zimbabwe for matches scheduled from November 24 to December 5.
These tours are considered crucial preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy, with selectors aiming to balance experience with emerging talent in their squad strategy.
