KARACHI: Pakistan’s Test squad for the upcoming home series against Australia has started training under the supervision of Head Coach Saqlain Mushtaq and Batting Coach Muhammad Yousuf, here on Thursday.
In the practice session, the Australia-series bound squad hit the training sessions. The players practised according to certain match scenarios and participated in the net sessions.
The training camp includes Azhar Ali, Fawad Alam, Imam-ul-Haq, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan and Saud Shakeel. Whereas, reserve players Yasir Shah and Mohammad Abbas are also part of the camp.
Furthermore, additional players called for the training camp includes Alian Mahmood, Ahmed Bashir, Ali Usman, Arshadullah, Haseebullah, Muhammad Ali, Raza Mustafa and Taj Wali.
Whereas, Test squad members participating in the PSL will join the squad after the conclusion of the marquee event.
Newly appointed bowling coach – Shaun Tait will join the squad later in Rawalpindi.
It is worth mentioning here that Australia will be touring Pakistan after 24 years to play three Tests, as many ODIs and one-off T20I. The Aussies will first play three Tests in Rawalpindi, Karachi, and Lahore, respectively. They have announced a full-strength squad for the Test series.
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