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Babar Azam back in Pakistan squad for Australia ODIs
Key takeaways
- Add ARY News on Google AAResize Star batter Babar Azam is back in Pakistan’s 16-man squad to face world champions Australia in the three-match ODI series starting next week, selectors said Friday.
- Azam missed the away series in Bangladesh with a fitness issue in March, but scored 588 runs in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) earlier this month to stage a comeback.
- Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi will continue to captain the side, with Salman Ali Agha named vice-captain.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Star batter Babar Azam is back in Pakistan’s 16-man squad to face world champions Australia in the three-match ODI series starting next week, selectors said Friday.
Azam missed the away series in Bangladesh with a fitness issue in March, but scored 588 runs in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) earlier this month to stage a comeback.
Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi will continue to captain the side, with Salman Ali Agha named vice-captain.
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