Pakistan Announces Playing XI for Sydney Test with Two Changes

Pakistan has revealed its playing XI for the upcoming match against Australia in Sydney, introducing two alterations to their lineup.

The decision to rest fast bowler Shaheen Afridi and drop opener Imam-ul-Haq, following a string of subpar performances, has been made.

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Off-spinner Sajid Khan is set to step in for Shaheen, and the emerging talent Saim Ayub is poised to make his Test debut for the nation.

Here is a detailed look at Pakistan’s playing XI:

• Saim Ayub
• Abdullah Shafique
• Shan Masood (c)
• Babar Azam
• Saud Shakeel
• Mohammad Rizwan
• Salman Ali Agha
• Sajid Khan
• Aamir Jamal
• Hasan Ali
• Mir Hamza

Meanwhile, Australia, the host team, has opted to maintain an unchanged starting lineup as they endeavor to complete a series cleansweep.

Australia’s playing XI:

• David Warner
• Usman Khawaja
• Marnus Labuschagne
• Steve Smith
• Travis Head
• Mitchell Marsh
• Alex Carey
• Mitchell Starc
• Pat Cummins
• Nathan Lyon
• Josh Hazlewood