LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) revealed the lineup for the initial test match against Australia on Wednesday as part of their ongoing tour Down Under. The two teams are engaged in a three-match Test series as a crucial part of the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Test Championship.
Scheduled to commence on December 14, the Test series kicks off in Canberra. The PCB management officially disclosed the playing XI for the opening Test, showcasing the inclusion of two debutants, Amir Jamal and Khurram Shahzad.
🚨 Playing XI for first Test 🚨
Aamir Jamal and Khurram Shahzad are set to make their Test debut 👏#AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/4GqRRKZC6J
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) December 13, 2023
Shan Masood will lead the national team, with the lineup comprising opener Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafiq, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, wicket-keeper batsman Sarfraz Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Aamir Jamal, and Khurram Shahzad. The squad is geared up for the challenging series against Australia.