Pakistan are 0-2 down in the five-match series and have a last chance to stay alive. Their bowling attack has conceded 226 and 193 runs in two matches so far but apart from Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman (in 2nd game), none of the batters have clicked on this tour yet.
In-form Daryl Mitchell and the returning captain Kane Williamson registered quickfire fifties to help New Zealand score a total of 226/8, the biggest-ever total against Pakistan in T20Is, at Auckland's Eden Park on Friday.
AUS vs PAK 2nd Test: Pakistan bowled Australia out for 318 in the first innings after making a comeback on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test. The Aussies were at 187/3 at stumps on the opening day but lost their way despite their aggressive approach in the first session.
“While picking the team, we have considered the conditions in South Africa where the pitches are conducive to pace bowling and have aimed to cover all bases," Sohail Tanvir, Chairman of Junior Selection Committee, said after announcing the squad.
Pakistan are the defending champions of the ICC Champions Trophy, having won the coveted title after defeating arch-enemies India in the final of the 2017 edition at the Kennington Oval in London.
Australia are on top in the ongoing first Test against Pakistan in Perth. They posted a massive total of 487 runs in the first innings on the back of a scintillating knock from David Warner. However, Pakistan also made a good comeback picking last seven wickets for 183 runs.
The first of the three-match Test series is set to be played between Australia and Pakistan is set to commence on December 14 in Perth. Pakistan are taking the field for the first time since the World Cup debacle while the Aussies are playing Tests after a long gap.
The three-match Test series between Australia and Pakistan is set to commence on December 14 in Perth. Pakistan have not won a single Test in Australia since 1995 and Babar Azam will have to play a key role with the bat if they are to create history.
Asad Shafiq last played for Pakistan in 2020 but was actively playing in domestic cricket. Perhaps, he led Karachi Whites to National T20 Cup title on Sunday (December 10) and was also given the guard of honour by his teammates after the match.
Pakistan cricket underwent a lot of changes in the aftermath of the World Cup with Babar Azam stepping down as captain from all formats. Shan Masood has replaced him at the helm in Tests and will be leading the side in Australia where they will play three Test matches.
Imad Wasim, 34, scored 1472 runs and took 109 wickets in 121 international matches. The spin all-rounder was part of the Pakistan team during the T20I series against New Zealand in April but failed to make the team for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023.
The former World Cup winner and the PCB chairman Ramiz Raja was critical of Pakistan's poor performance in the recent ICC ODI World Cup 2023 tournament and now gets trolled by cricket fans for his funny comments on a TV show.
Pakistan were wanting in their spin department in World Cup 2023. The likes of Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed and Usama Mir did not trouble the opposition batters much. Former captain Misbah Ul Haq has claimed he had warned PCB and the team management of the spin department.
Pakistan began their World Cup 2023 campaign with twin wins over the Netherlands and Sri Lanka. But they have lost their last four matches against India, Australia, Afghanistan and South Africa and their hopes of semifinal qualification are hanging by a thread.
After opting to bat first, Pakistan lost their openers Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq early. Mohammad Rizwan's arrival in the middle has certainly led to things happening quickly on the field with Marco Jansen having a go at him. What happened? Know all details
World Cup 2023: Pakistan have won just two out of their five matches in World Cup 2023. The Men in Green have defeated Netherlands and Sri Lanka before suffering a three-match losing streak at the hands of India, Australia and Afghanistan. They face South Africa next.
Pakistan bowlers conceded a massive total of 367 runs against Australia and ended up losing the match by 62 runs. The bowling attack has come under fire after poor performances in back to back matches. Coach Morne Morkel has come up with an analysis of the bowling attack after loss to Australia.
Pakistan have so far played three matches in World Cup 2023 and won two matches, against Sri Lanka and the Netherlands. They lost to arch-rivals India by seven wickets last Sunday in Ahmedabad. They are next scheduled to face Australia in Bangalore on October 20 (Friday).
Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria has time and again openly criticised Pakistan cricket and the troubles he faced while he was in the team. He had even taken a dig at Mohmmad Rizwan over after IND vs PAK game over his tweet on dedicating the win to Gaza.
“It is by far a historic deal. I am extremely happy and satisfied that we have reached an agreement with the PCB," Babar Azam revealed after new deals announced by PCB on Wednesday.
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