After the ODI series against India, Australia will tour UAE to play five-match ODI series against Pakistan starting from March 22 in. For this, the PCB has announced a 16-member squad for the ODI series.
Meanwhile, Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed has been dropped out of the team and the experienced all-rounder Shoaib Malik has given the responsibility of leading the team. While, Harris Sohail, Junaid Khan, Umar Akmal and Yasir Shah have also included in the squad.
Mohammad Hafeez, who is recovering from thumb injury has been dropped along Hussain Talat. Four new players - Abid Ali, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Hasnain and Saad Ali have been included in the squad. Mohammad Rizwan will be given the responsibility of wicketkeeping in the absence of Sarfaraz.
It's worth mentioning that, Sarfaraz was caught in controversy for making a racial comment on South African player Andile Phehlukwayo on a tour of South Africa. The ICC also imposed a four-match ban for this behaviour.
Australia and Pakistan ODI Series Schedule:
1st ODI match - March 22 in Sharjah
2nd ODI match - 24 March - in Sharjah
3rd ODI Match - 27 March in Abu Dhabi
4th ODI match - 29 March in Dubai
5th ODI match - 31st March in Dubai
Pakistan squad for 5-match ODI series against:
Shoaib Malik (C), Abid Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Sohail, Imad Wasim, Imam-ul-Haq, Saad Ali, Abid Ali, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Yasir Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Usman Shinwari, Mohammad Amir, Umar Akmal, Mohammad Abbas, Shan Masood, Junaid Khan.
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