Young Pakistani Pacer Mohammad Hasnain Likely to Play First ODI Against Australia

Pakistani cricket fans are waiting with bated breath for the match against Australia in the thrilling ODI series, which is expected to feature a young Pakistani pacer in the lineup-Mohammad Hasnain. Hasnain, who last played for Pakistan in 2023, had sweated it out long over to sharpen his skills. So, his return would indeed be a welcome boost for Pakistan’s bowling order. The first ODI is to take place on Monday at Melbourne Cricket Ground, a venue known for favoring pace bowlers.

Pakistan’s Intense Training Session in Melbourne

A full-length practice session for Pakistan on the eve of their Cricket series opener at MCG was designed with fitness as the aim, along with some precision in fielding. Skills in batting and bowling of the players like Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Aamir Jamal were refined further as they too were strenuously practicing in form-building to face Australia. The training provided to the team reflects a clear intent to change and deliver quickly on the Australian bouncy and fast pitches. The pitches here have a history of checking visiting teams.

Key Discussions on Strategy with Babar Azam and Jason Gillespie

Pakistan’s selector, Asad Shafiq, was at Melbourne for the training session. Asad Shafiq will oversee the preparations with the team’s management to be in sync about the overall strategy of play with team captain Babar Azam and Head coach Jason Gillespie. The plan is to make Pakistan’s fast-bowling lineup as potent as possible. Mohammad Hasnain will probably join as a backup pace option. Shafiq also met the newly appointed Vice-Captain Mohammad Rizwan, discussing game tactics with him against Australia.

Mohammad Hasnain’s Comeback and All-Pace Attack

Melbourne Cricket Ground’s pitch has been known for its pace and bounce, which should suit Pakistan’s likely all-pace attack. Fast bowler Hasnain, now 24 years old, will look to use his speed and aggression to unsettle Australian top-order batsmen. His inclusion is a strategic move, aimed at adding variety to Pakistan’s bowling with the two left-armers, Shaheen Afridi who exploits swing, and Haris Rauf who is an express pace.

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The ODI series between Pakistan and Australia begins with the first match on Monday at 8 AM (PST). Pakistani fans are hopeful that the Young Pakistani Pacer Hasnain’s return will inject new energy and tactical strength into Pakistan’s pace attack, allowing them to compete fiercely against a powerful Australian side.