The choice was introduced on Tuesday as Pakistan revealed their taking part in XI for the New 12 months’s Take a look at, set to begin on Wednesday.
Pakistan’s strategic changes
The inclusion of 21-year-old Saim Ayub and 30-year-old Sajid Khan highlights the staff’s strategic changes.
- Saim Ayub, making his Take a look at debut, arrives on the again of robust Listing A performances for Karachi, showcasing his potential after debuting in T20 worldwide cricket in March of the earlier 12 months.
- Regardless of restricted Take a look at expertise, Saim brings a recent perspective to the taking part in XI. In his eight T20I matches, he has gathered 123 runs at a mean of 17.57.
- Sajid Khan, returning to the Take a look at staff after an nearly two-year hiatus, final competed in opposition to Australia throughout their March 2022 tour of Pakistan.
- With 22 wickets in seven Take a look at matches, Sajid boasts a decent file, offering Pakistan with a seasoned spin possibility.
Unchanged XI for Australia
Australia, alternatively, have determined to take care of an unchanged taking part in XI for the third Take a look at, as confirmed by skipper Pat Cummins on Tuesday.
Regardless of speculations about resting one in every of their main quicks, Cummins asserted that each one three have recovered nicely and are prepared for the ultimate match.
Warner’s farewell Take a look at: The highlight might be on veteran opener David Warner, bidding farewell to Take a look at cricket in entrance of his residence followers on the Sydney Cricket Floor.
With Australia holding an unassailable 2-0 lead within the sequence and at present ranked third within the ICC World Take a look at Championship, the Sydney Take a look at guarantees to be a major encounter.
The match is scheduled to happen from January 3 to January 7, with anticipation constructing for Warner’s farewell and Pakistan’s strategic changes to problem the hosts.
Third Take a look at Squads:
Pakistan Taking part in XI: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Sajid Khan, Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza and Aamer Jamal.
Australia Taking part in XI: Pat Cummins (c) David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood.
(With inputs from ANI)
