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Shaheen Afridi named vice-captain for Test series against Australia

NEW DELHI: Pakistan speedster Shaheen Afridi was on Wednesday named the vice-captain of the Test team for the series against Australia, starting December 14 in Perth.

The Times of India

Pakistan name two debutants in playing XI for 1st Test against Australia

NEW DELHI: On the eve of the first Test against Australia, Pakistan unveiled their playing XI, featuring two Test debutants and the return of key players. Shan Masood, leading the team as skipper for the first time, has made significant changes to the squad for the Perth Test.

The Times of India

Pakistan's Shan Masood eyes victory against Australia despite historical odds

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's newly appointed captain, Shan Masood, is determined to defy historical odds and secure victory against a full-strength Australia in the first Test at Perth Stadium, starting on Thursday.

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Underdogs Pakistan will push for results, says captain

Despite entering the three-match Test series against Australia as underdogs, Pakistan won't be daunted in the pursuit of results.

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Quiet lead-up to Pakistan series is a strange contrast to Australia’s epic year

If Pakistan can buck history to offer more competition then these Tests could earn their place among the peak moments of 2023

The Guardian - AU

Pakistan can't read too much into PM's XI match: Akram

Touring skipper Shan Masood starred in the PM's XI tour match but Pakistan legend Wasim Akram says there is little to take from that game into the Test series.

AAP

Pakistan's Masood out to stop touring captain hoodoo

Pakistan's new skipper Shan Masood has hit the ground running in his new job and needs to if he wants to compete with the world's best Test side.

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Harris backs record after poor dismissal for PM's XI

Things are evenly poised after two days of cricket at Manuka Oval, with the Prime Minister's XI 2-149 in reply to Pakistan's first innings of 9-391 declared.

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'Flawless' Masood fires Pakistan in Test series warm-up

Pakistan have finished day one of their tour match against the PM's XI at 6-324, but could have made more of a statement if not for some cheap dismissals.

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'Australia boast good batters, but we are...', says Pakistan’s Sarfaraz Ahmed

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's wicketkeeper-batter, Sarfaraz Ahmed, recognises the formidable batting line-up of Australia in Test cricket. However, he expresses confidence that Pakistan's batting order is on par with any other team.

The Times of India

Watch: Pakistani players load luggage in a truck at airport after reaching Australia

NEW DELHI: In a dramatic turn of events, Pakistani cricket players were seen loading their luggage, including kit bags, into the back of a truck upon their arrival in Australia for the upcoming three-Test series.

The Times of India

PCB upgrades Test captain Shan Masood's contract category

NEW DELHI: Shortly after his team left for a Test series in Australia, Pakistan's cricket board upgraded Test captain Shan Masood's contract on Thursday from 'D' to 'B' category.

The Times of India

New skipper Shan Masood wants Pakistan to 'change history' on Australia tour

NEW DELHI: Pakistan have never won a Test series in Australia but new skipper Shan Masood sees the upcoming tour Down Under as an opportunity to 'change history'.

The Times of India

Watch: Viral video of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan's playful banter

NEW DELHI: In a light-hearted moment that has taken social media by storm, a viral video captured the playful camaraderie between former Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan.

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Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf pulls out of Australia Test series

NEW DELHI: Express fast bowler Haris Rauf withdrew from the Pakistan team for the upcoming Test tour of Australia, leading to the inclusion of three uncapped players in the 18-member squad.

The Times of India

Watch: Shan Masood avoids serious injury ahead of Australia tour

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's new Test captain Shan Masood on Friday escaped a serious injury after an on-field collision with teammate Sarfaraz Ahmed during a domestic match.

The Times of India

Pakistan name Shan Masood, Shaheen Afridi as Test and T20 captains after Babar Azam’s resignation

NEW DELHI: As Babar Azam stepped down from the captaincy duties across formats following Pakistan's World Cup debacle, the PCB, following his resignation, appointed Shan Masood and Shaheen Afridi as captains for Test and T20I formats.

The Independent UK

Middlesex relegated from Division One as Kent survive on dramatic final day

Middlesex fell just short of the victory they needed at Nottinghamshire to stay up instead of Kent.

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The Independent UK

Zak Crawley puts Kent in command as Lancashire dominate Middlesex

Tom Bailey took three wickets for the Red Rose while in Division Two, Yorkshire’s Shan Masood and Finlay Bean were on form.

The Hindu

Shakeel, Salman help Pakistan counter Sri Lanka's spin

Pakistan's Shakeel/Salman rescue innings from precarious 101-5, de Silva's 122 bolsters SL to 312. Shakeel/Salman's 120-run stand steadies Pak, de Silva's 50th Test ton helps SL to respectable total.

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Surrey pull off biggest Championship run chase since 1925

Dom Sibley hit the slowest County Championship century in history as Surrey made 501 to beat Kent and roar clear at the top

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Warks’ Rushworth hits Essex with triple-wicket maiden – as it happened

Essex were 126 all out against Warwickshire, while Lancashire’s James Anderson and Ashes hopeful Michael Neser looked sharp

Dynamite News

Pakistan Cricket appoints interim head coach for series against New Zealand

Pakistan Cricket announced their coaching staff for their upcoming home white ball series against New Zealand. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

County Championship 2023: team-by-team guide to the new season

Hampshire have eyes on first title in 50 years with a formidable bowling attack but Lancashire have recruited well and defending champions Surrey will be tough to beat

The Guardian - UK

‘The frustration is clear’: Yorkshire start season under a cloud once more

Darren Gough remains upbeat but with punishments over the Rafiq scandal still to be confirmed, Yorkshire remain in limbo

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