MELBOURNE – For the second Test match against Australia, the Pakistan cricket team management has unveiled the 12-player lineup.
Former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has been excluded from the squad for this crucial encounter.
The team management’s decision to omit Faheem Ashraf from the announced 12 players for the Melbourne Test adds a layer of intrigue to the composition.
Wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan has been included in the 12-member squad, while Mir Hamza stepped in for the injured Khurram Shahzad, and Hasan Ali replaced Faheem Ashraf
Among the selected dozen players for the second Test, the batting order will feature Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood, Babar Azam, and Saud Shakeel, as confirmed by the team management.
The major players in the bowling lineup include Shaheen Afridi, Aamir Jamal, and Sajid Khan.
Pakistan announce 12-man squad for second Test 🏏
The final XI will be named tomorrow.#AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/hZsky4cPcN
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) December 25, 2023
As the cricketing world awaits the showdown between Pakistan and Australia, the second Test is set to kick off in Melbourne from tomorrow, promising fans an exciting and closely contested match.
