LAHORE-Newly appointed Take a look at captain Shan Masood and former captain Babar Azam excelled on day one of many two-day Take a look at squad scenario-based observe match at Pindi Cricket Stadium amid the crew’s coaching camp for the upcoming Take a look at tour of Australia.
The primary daywitnessed an action-packed batting show with a complete of 298 runs on the board. The early innings noticed a mix of contributions and challenges for the crew. Saim Ayub opened the batting, showcasing promising kind with a strong 35 runs, setting a optimistic tone for the innings. Nevertheless, Abdullah Shafique confronted a quick spell of problem, managing solely three runs earlier than departing.
The spotlight of the day arrived within the type of Shan Masood’s commanding innings the place he scored a stellar 101 (retired) that showcased each resilience and finesse. Becoming a member of him within the center was Babar Azam, exhibiting his ordinary class with a powerful 71 earlier than additionally opting to retire. The center order added useful runs to the tally, with Saud Shakeel remaining unbeaten at 44, partnering nicely with the skilled campaigner Sarfaraz Ahmed, who contributed a composed 19 not out. On the bowling entrance, Khurram Shehzad and Aamir Jamal managed to safe a wicket every.
It was the third day of the coaching session. The week-long camp will finish on November 28. Opening batter Imam-ul-Haq and all-rounder Faheem Ashraf will miss the whole lot of the coaching camp because of their wedding ceremony festivities. They’re anticipated to hitch the squad in Lahore simply earlier than the crew’s departure to Australia.
It have to be famous that the nationwide crew is scheduled to depart for Australia on November 30. They’ll begin their tour by participating in a four-day observe match towards the Prime Minister’s XI, adopted by the three Take a look at matches. Pakistan’s quest for his or her first Take a look at collection victory over Australia of their yard will begin on Dember 14.