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.
On October 2nd, Babar Azam officially stepped down as Pakistan's white-ball captain, leading the PCB to begin the search for a new leader in the ODI and T20I formats. Reports indicate that Mohammad Haris is emerging as a potential candidate to captain the national team in T20Is.
Sources also reveal that consultations with selectors regarding player selections for the upcoming series are ongoing, with the final decision pending approval from the PCB Chairman.
Meanwhile, Mohammad Rizwan is seen as a strong contender to take over the leadership role from Babar Azam. The white-ball squad is likely to include the return of key players such as 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:
T20I series schedule: