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[Saba Sports News] Currently, Pakistan’s cricket team, captained by Shan Masood, is in Australia gearing up for a three-match Test series. The opening Test is scheduled for December 14 at Perth’s Optus Stadium. Prior to this series, the team is engaging in a practice match against the Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra.
During this warm-up match, a light-hearted moment unfolded that amused Babar Azam and his teammates. On the second day, the players were overheard on the stump mic making plans to explore Canberra. The conversation involved skipper Shan Masood and ex-captains Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmed. Masood assured prompt readiness, while Sarfaraz humorously inquired about the group’s size, leading to a chuckle from Azam when he playfully questioned the count of the members in their group.
The Pakistan team is determined to make a strong impact against Australia, especially following their disappointing showing in the ODI World Cup 2023. They were eliminated in the group stages, narrowly missing a semi-final spot by finishing fifth in the standings, just behind New Zealand who claimed the fourth spot.
After their World Cup exit, Pakistan is seeking to redeem themselves in the Test series against Australia. Notably, the team led by Masood has struggled in Test matches on Australian soil, making this upcoming series a significant challenge and an opportunity for Pakistan to turn their fortunes around.