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Mohammad Hasnain likely to play first ODI against Australia

Ahead of the series, the Pakistan cricket team held a rigorous training session in Melbourne

Mohammad Hasnain likely to play first ODI against Australia PHOTO: FILE

Fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain is likely to be included in Pakistan's playing XI for the first ODI match against Australia, set to kick off on November 4 in a white-ball series.

Ahead of the series, the Pakistan cricket team held a rigorous training session in Melbourne, where players engaged in physical fitness and fielding drills, followed by an extensive net practice. Leading bowlers, including Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Aamir Jamal, participated actively in the session.

Pakistan selector Asad Shafiq attended the training session in Melbourne and held discussions with Babar Azam and other players. He also conducted a detailed consultation with head coach Jason Gillespie and captain Mohammad Rizwan to finalize strategies for the upcoming series.

Schedule of Pakistan ODI series against Australia:

4 November: ODI, MCG, Melbourne 

8 November: ODI, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

10 November: ODI, Perth Stadium, Perth