Pakistan vs Australia ODI: Babar Azam back in Pakistan squad for Australia ODIs
Babar Azam has been included in Pakistan's squad for the upcoming ODI series against Australia. He returns after missing the previous series due to a fitness issue but has shown strong form in the Pakistan Super League. The series will serve as preparation for both teams ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- ▪Babar Azam is back in Pakistan's 16-man squad for the ODI series against Australia.
- ▪Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi will continue to captain the side.
- ▪The squad includes several players returning from injury, while some experienced players are missing.
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Star batter Babar Azam is back in Pakistan's 16-man squad to face world champions Australia in the three-match ODI series starting next week, selectors said on Friday (May 22, 2026).Azam missed the away series in Bangladesh with a fitness issue in March, but scored 588 runs in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) earlier this month to stage a comeback.Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi will continue to captain the side, with Salman Ali Agha named vice-captain.The squad sees the return of Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah and Shadab Khan - also missing from the Bangladesh tour.Left-arm spinner Sufyan Moqim stages a comeback in the ODI squad after finishing as the highest wicket taker in the PSL 2026 with 22.Fast bowler Ahmed Daniyal, spinning allrounder Arafat Minhas and wicketkeeper batter Rohail Nazir are…
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