PCB announced Test squad for Pakistan vs Australia series

Pakistan Cricket Board has announced its test squad comprising 16 players and 5 reserves for the upcoming Pakistan vs Australia home series.

Moreover, The teams will play 3 tests in Rawalpindi, Karachi and Lahore from 4th of march to 25th of march.

Further, According to PCB, they have made 3 changes to the national test squad after the Bangladesh tour.

Moreover, Haris Rauf has re-joined the squad and replaces off-spinner Bilal Asif. Meanwhile, Shan Masood has replaced Abid Ali since he is undergoing rehabilitation after being diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome. Moreover, Yasir Shah has been added to the reserve pool.

Meanwhile, the test cricketers who are not playing in the ongoing Pakistan Super League season 7 will gather in Karachi on Wednesday to participate in a training camp at National Stadium Karachi.

Earlier. the PCB announced the first Australia tour of Pakistan after 2+ decades. The tour will start from March 4, said PCB on February 4th.

Previously, Australia canceled its tour to Pakistan for security reasons. But Australia sent their associate to Pakistan last year to ensure high-security measures on their arrival.

Further, PCB chief executive Faisal Hasnain also announced that:

“Cricket Australia had formally given the go-ahead to their side’s 5-week tour itinerary and confirmed that their best available players will also visit Pakistan for the first time in 24 years.”

Moreover, PCB chief executive also said:

“We are also really excited to host Pat Cummings and his players. We are also looking forward to a competitive series that will comprise 3 Tests, 3 ODIs, and a T20I.”  

Schedule of Australia Tour to Pakistan

Date	Match	Venue
27th February 2022		Arrival Islamabad
4-8th March 2022	1st Test	Rawalpindi Stadium
12-16th March 2022	2nd Test	Karachi Stadium
21-25th March 2022	3rd Test	Lahore Stadium
29th March 2022	1st ODI	Rawalpindi Stadium
31st March 2022	2nd ODI	Rawalpindi Stadium
2nd April 2022	3rd ODI	Rawalpindi Stadium
5th April 2022	T20I	Rawalpindi Stadium
6th April 2022		Departure from Islamabad