Pakistan introduced their taking part in XI for the primary Test match in opposition to Australia beginning Thursday and one of many main choices taken by the staff administration was to incorporate Sarfaraz Ahmed because the wicket-keeper instead of Mohammad Rizwan. Rizwan has been a constant performer for Pakistan cricket staff within the latest previous and he was one of many high performers when Pakistan performed New Zealand at dwelling in a Test sequence in 2022-23. Fans on social media weren’t happy together with his exclusion and several other of them cited his sensible file at dwelling situations to criticise the choice to incorporate Sarfaraz in his place.

Sarfaraz over Rizwan once more? Are you guys loopy? Stop making enjoyable of pakistan cricket already

— c (@gayomarlic) December 13, 2023

Meanwhile, Shan Masood‘s first Test outing as a skipper has seen a plethora of adjustments within the squad with all-rounder Aamir Jamal and right-arm pacer Khurram Shahzad certain to make their Test debut.

after that pitch
Surely any sane man would favor rizwan over sarfaraz

— Ukasha(@ukasha_10) December 13, 2023

Jamal made his worldwide debut for Pakistan in 2022 in opposition to England and in addition represented the Men in Green on the nineteenth Asian Games.

Absolute poor choice ready for one more embarrassment, how you choose sarfaraz over Rizwan…Rip Pakistan Cricket

— Mamoon Ilyas (@Khattak34541702) December 13, 2023

On the opposite hand, the Perth Test will mark Khurram’s first outing for his nation.

Rizwan taking part in a take a look at. Is it an excessive amount of to ask for?!

— Zuha. (@ZuhaMannan) December 13, 2023

Along with enlisting two new faces, some gamers are returning to the combo after lacking a 12 months of motion with the crimson ball.

Faheem Ashraf is returning to don the white jersey whereas skilled wicketkeeper Sarfaraz Ahmed continues to be Pakistan’s first selection, making Mohammed Rizwan look forward to a job behind the stumps.

The opening mixture has often featured for the Asian Giants for fairly a while. After showcasing a very good temperament within the not too long ago concluded ODI World Cup, Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique will proceed to open for Pakistan.

Former skipper Babar Azam will keep at his normal No. 4 spot, whereas, the spin duties have been entrusted to Salman Ali Agha within the absence of Abrar Ahmed.

In the absence of Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf, the tempo bowling might be spearheaded by Shaheen Afridi and supported by Faheem.

Pakistan’s taking part in XI for first Test – Shan Masood (captain), Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicket-keeper), Salman Ali Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Aamir Jamal and Khurram Shahzad.

(With ANI inputs)