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For the first time since 1998, Australia will play their first game on the Pakistan soil on March 4. The two sides will lock horns for a three-match Test series, followed by three ODIs and a solitary T20I match. Notably, the Test series has been named Benaud-Qadir Trophy to mark its first series in 24 years after two legendary leg-spinners Richie Benaud (Australia) & Abdul Qadir (Pakistan).
Also, just days ahead of the start of the series, Pakistan received a major blow as Haris Rauf tested positive for COVID-19. However, Naseem Shah has been added to the squad as his replacement for the series.
Squads:
Pakistan squad: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (vc), Abdullah Shafique, Azhar Ali, Fawad Alam,, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Nauman Ali, Sajid Khan, Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shan Masood, Zahid Mahmood.
Reserves: Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mohammad Haris
Australia squad: Pat Cummins (c), Ashton Agar, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith (vc), Mitchell Starc, Mark Steketee, Mitchell Swepson, David Warner.
Travelling Reserves: Sean Abbott, Brendan Doggett, Nic Maddinson, Matthew Renshaw
Fixtures:
1st Test - March 4-8, 2022 - Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
2nd Test - March 12-16, 2022 - National Stadium, Karachi
3rd Test - March 21-25, 2022 - Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Where will Pakistan vs Australia Test matches be played?
All three Test matches of the series will be played across three different venues in Pakistan. While Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host the first Test, National Stadium (Karachi) and Gaddafi Stadium (Lahore) will be hosting the second & third, respectively.
Where can one watch the three-match Test series on television in India?
Sony Sports Network has claimed the rights to broadcast the series in India. Sony Six & Sony Six HD are the two channels were fans can watch in India.
Where to live stream Pakistan vs Australia Test series?
Live streaming of the three-match Test series between Pakistan & Australia will be available on the Sony LIV app.
Where to tune for Latest Updates?
One can visit www.sportstiger.com for live score updates. He/She can also download the SportsTiger app available on the Google Play Store and App Store.
