Pakistan Cricket Team Chief Selector Wahab Riaz has announced the squad for Pakistan’s tour of Australia and said that fast bowler Haris Rauf will not be available for this tour.
While talking to the journalists at a news conference in Lahore on Monday, Wahab Riaz said that according to the physio, Haris Rauf has no fitness problems, but despite this, he has expressed his unavailability for the tour of Australia.
On this occasion, Wahab Riaz said that ‘Shaan Masood will captain the national team for the tour of Australia.’
He further said that ‘I have played with these players and I have a relationship with them but we will do what is best for Pakistan.’
According to him, ‘Two days ago, Haris Rauf had agreed to play Test cricket for Pakistan, but last night he changed his mind and does not want to be a part of the squad for this Test series.’
Wahab Riaz said that Haris Rauf was concerned that he should not have any fitness problems. Mohammad Hafeez and I sat with him and we tried to facilitate him in every way, even if his performance on the tour was poor, he was also ready to take responsibility as chief selector. ‘
According to him, we contacted the experts regarding fitness and they said that Harris will not have any problem. But he backed out at the last moment and is not himself available for the tour.’
Answering the question about the fast bowlers of the Pakistan team for the tour of Australia, he said that ‘Haris Roof is not available for the tour of Australia while Naseem Shah will be 50 to 60 percent fit in the next two to three weeks.’
Answering a question regarding the spinners, he said, ‘We have added new spinners so that they can bowl in the camp and we can correct their shortcomings.’
Talking about Hasan Ali, he said that ‘Hassan Ali has performed very well in county cricket. Hasan Ali will bowl with Shaheen Afridi, so he will also share his experience with the young bowlers.
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According to Wahab Riaz, the Pakistan Cricket Board has also invited a few additional players for the training camp, including Arshad Iqbal, Kashif Ali, Shadab Khan, Shahnawaz Dhani, Muhammad Nawaz, Usman Qadir and Osama Mir.
Eighteen-member squad announced for Australia tour
Shan Masood (Captain) Amir Jamal, Abdullah Shafiq, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Imamul Haq, Khurram Shehzad, Mirhamza, Muhammad Rizwan, Muhammad Wasim Jr. and Nouman Ali along with Saeem Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Saud Shakeel and Shaheen Shah Afridi are part of the squad.
According to the Pakistan Cricket Board, Saeem Ayub and Khurram Shahzad have been included in the Test team for the first time, while Mirhamza, Muhammad Wasim Jr. and Faheem Ashraf have returned to the Test squad.
Shaun Masood has been handed the leadership for the 2023-25 World Test Championship in place of Babar Azam, who stepped down from the Test captaincy last week.
According to PCB, the Pakistan squad will gather in Rawalpindi for the training camp on November 22. The camp will continue from November 23 to 28 at the Pindi Stadium. The team will depart from Lahore on November 30.
Pakistan Australia Test Series Schedule
The first test. 14 to 18 December, Perth
Second test. 26 to 30 December, Melbourne
The third test. January 3 to 7, Sydney
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Pakistan Cricket Team Announces Squad for Australia Tour; Haris Rauf Unavailable
The Pakistan Cricket Team has announced its 18-member squad for the upcoming tour of Australia, with Shan Masood set to captain the team. The announcement was made by Chief Selector Wahab Riaz at a press conference in Lahore on Monday. However, fast bowler Haris Rauf will not be part of the squad due to unavailability.
Haris Rauf’s Unavailability
According to Wahab Riaz, Haris Rauf had initially agreed to play Test cricket for Pakistan but later changed his mind, citing fitness concerns. Despite assurances from the team management, Rauf has made himself unavailable for the tour.
Shan Masood to Lead the Team
Wahab Riaz announced that Shan Masood will captain the national team for the Australia tour, replacing Babar Azam who stepped down from the Test captaincy last week. Shaan Masood has been handed the leadership for the 2023-25 World Test Championship.
Squad Announced
The 18-member squad includes Amir Jamal, Abdullah Shafiq, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Imamul Haq, Khurram Shehzad, Mirhamza, Muhammad Rizwan, Muhammad Wasim Jr. and Nouman Ali, along with Saeem Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, and Shaheen Shah Afridi.
New Additions and Returns
Saeem Ayub and Khurram Shahzad have been included in the Test team for the first time, while Mirhamza, Muhammad Wasim Jr. and Faheem Ashraf have returned to the Test squad.
Pakistan Australia Test Series Schedule
The Pakistan squad will play two Test matches against Australia, with the first Test scheduled to take place from December 14 to 18 in Perth, and the second Test from December 26 to 30.
Other Key Points
Wahab Riaz also mentioned that Naseem Shah will be 50-60% fit in the next two to three weeks, and the team has added new spinners to the squad to correct their shortcomings. Hasan Ali has performed well in county cricket and will share his experience with the young bowlers. The Pakistan Cricket Board has also invited a few additional players for the training camp, including Arshad Iqbal, Kashif Ali, Shadab Khan, Shahnawaz Dhani, Muhammad Nawaz, Usman Qadir, and Osama Mir.
The Pakistan squad will gather in Rawalpindi for the training camp on November 22, which will continue until November 28 at the Pindi Stadium. The team will depart from Lahore on November 30.
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Pakistan Cricket Team: Wahab Riaz Announces Squad for Australia Tour, Haris Rauf Unavailable Due to Fitness Concerns
The Pakistan Cricket Team is gearing up for their upcoming tour of Australia, and Chief Selector Wahab Riaz has announced the 18-member squad for the series. In a surprise move, fast bowler Haris Rauf will not be part of the team due to fitness concerns. Riaz made the announcement at a news conference in Lahore on Monday, where he also revealed that Shaan Masood will captain the national team for the tour of Australia.
Haris Rauf’s Unavailability
Wahab Riaz explained that despite being cleared by the physio, Haris Rauf has expressed his unavailability for the tour due to fitness concerns. Riaz stated that two days ago, Rauf had agreed to play Test cricket for Pakistan, but later changed his mind, citing fitness issues. The Chief Selector assured that the Pakistan Cricket Board had attempted to facilitate Rauf in every way, including offering to take responsibility for his performance on the tour.
Squad for Australia Tour
The 18-member squad announced by Wahab Riaz includes:
- Shan Masood (Captain)
- Amir Jamal
- Abdullah Shafiq
- Abrar Ahmed
- Babar Azam
- Faheem Ashraf
- Hasan Ali
- Imamul Haq
- Khurram Shehzad
- Mirhamza
- Muhammad Rizwan
- Muhammad Wasim Jr.
- Nouman Ali
- Saeem Ayub
- Salman Ali Agha
- Sarfaraz Ahmed
- Saud Shakeel
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
New Additions and Returns
Saeem Ayub and Khurram Shahzad have been included in the Test team for the first time, while Mirhamza, Muhammad Wasim Jr., and Faheem Ashraf have returned to the Test squad.
Focus on Spinners and Fast Bowlers
Wahab Riaz mentioned that the Pakistan Cricket Board has added new spinners to the squad to correct their shortcomings. He also expressed confidence in Hasan Ali, who has performed well in county cricket and will bowl alongside Shaheen Afridi to share his experience with the young bowlers. The board has also invited additional players, including Arshad Iqbal, Kashif Ali, Shadab Khan, Shahnawaz Dhani, Muhammad Nawaz, Usman Qadir, and Osama Mir, to the training camp.
Challenges Ahead
The Pakistan Cricket Team will face a stern test in Australia, where they will need to overcome the challenges of playing in unfamiliar conditions. With the absence of Haris Rauf, the team will need to rely on its other fast bowlers to take wickets and make an impact. The tour will be an opportunity for the team to prove themselves and make a mark on the international stage.
Optimism and Determination
Wahab Riaz expressed his determination to do what is best for Pakistan, stating that he has a relationship with the players but will make decisions that benefit the team. The Chief Selector’s optimism and confidence in the squad will be crucial in motivating the players to perform at their best in Australia.
The Pakistan Cricket Team’s tour of Australia is set to be an exciting and challenging series, with the team facing stiff competition from their opponents. With a strong squad and determination to succeed, the team will be looking to make a mark on the international stage and bring pride to the nation.
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