Experienced Pakistani cricketer Sarfaraz Ahmed is counting on his team’s batsmen to perform well in the upcoming three-match Test series against Australia.
Australia and Pakistan will play their first Test match on December 14 in Perth, before the traditional Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground. The third test is scheduled for Sydney on January 3.
The Pakistan Cricket Board reports that Sarfaraz said he was ready to face the difficulties on Monday. (PCB).
The former Pakistani captain said, “We are no less good batters than Australia.” “We are up to the challenge with Abdullah, Babar, Imam, Saud, and Agha in our ranks.”
Sarfaraz also praised the lineup of talented bowlers.
The batsman and wicketkeeper said, “Shaheen and Hasan are exceptional, and we have the likes of Mir Hamza, Khurram Shehzad, and Fahim, who have proven their mettle in domestic competitions.”
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Prior to the Test series, Pakistan will take on the Prime Minister’s XI at Manuka Oval on December 6.
The Pakistani team was getting ready for the practice match, said Sarfaraz, who also mentioned that West Indian Chris Gayle’s 200-run innings at Manuka Oval had inspired him.
“I remember being at Manuka Oval to watch Chris Gayle’s incredible 200-run innings against Zimbabwe.” “We’re getting ready for a four-day match in Canberra against Australia,” he said, adding that the weather was pleasant.
“This game is extremely important because it is the first of three Test matches against the strong Australian team.”
Pakistani Team for Australia Tour
Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Saud Shakeel, and Shaheen Shah Afridi in the company of Shan Masood (captain).
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