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WI vs IND 2023, India ODI squad: Full India ODI team list & injury updates for West Indies tour

India have announced their squad for the ODI series against West Indies: here is the full team list, including injury updates and team news for the three-match one-day series in the Caribbean.

The ODI series will closely follow the two-match Test series, with the one-day matches scheduled to be held in Barbados and Trinidad. Rohit Sharma will captain the side, which includes a mix of senior players and young names.

Among openers, alongside Rohit Sharma is Shubman Gill, currently amid a rich run of form, and Ruturaj Gaikwad. Two wicketkeepers have been named in Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson, with Hardik Pandya set to do the vice-captaincy duties.

Among spinners, there’s Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal and Axar Patel.

Jaydev Unadkat, who last played an ODI in 2013, has been recalled to the one-day setup. The uncapped Mukesh Kumar is also part of the pace contingent. There is no official word, but Mohammed Shami, who doesn’t find a name in the Test or ODI team, has been seemingly rested.

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West Indies announce ODI squad for tour of India

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Selection Panel today announced the Senior Men’s squad for the upcoming three-match One-Day International (ODI) Series against India. The West Indies will visit the sub-continent from February 6 to 20, where they will also play three T20 Internationals (T20Is).

The ODIs will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 6, 9 and 11. These matches form part of the ICC ODI Super League and the West Indies will have the opportunity to win points to be one of the top seven teams, excluding hosts India, to gain automatic qualification for the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

The T20Is will be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on February 16, 18 and 20, with the squad expected to be announced on Friday.

Kemar Roach, the experienced fast bowler; Nkrumah Bonner, the middle-order batsman, and Brandon King, the opening batman, have been recalled to the squad. Roach has so far played 92 ODIs with 124 wickets. Bonner made his ODI debut in Bangladesh a year ago and has so far played three matches, while King has so far played four matches in this format.

Lead Selector, the Most Hon. Dr Desmond Haynes, said:

“Kemar Roach is one of our leading fast bowlers and we believe we need bowlers upfront to get early wicket, and Kemar, with an economy rate of five, is certainly good enough to play. Over the last few years, Nkrumah Bonner’s cricket has come on leaps and bounds and we believe he should be given an opportunity to play in the 50-over format.”

Haynes added:

“We want to have competition for places. We want to reach a stage where we have a lot of players fighting for positions. We want to broaden the pool of players we have to choose from. The team we have selected is a very good side and we are looking at this tour as part of the preparations for the World Cup in India in 2023.”

• Kieron Pollard (Captain)
• Fabian Allen
• Nkrumah Bonner
• Darren Bravo
• Shamarh Brooks
• Jason Holder
• Akeal Hosein
• Alzarri Joseph
• Brandon King
• Nicholas Pooran
• Kemar Roach
• Romario Shepherd
• Odean Smith
• Hayden Walsh Jr.

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India's West Indies Tour: BCCI announces squad; Yashwasvi Jaiswal makes it to team, Cheteshwar Pujara dropped

Bcci announces odi squad for west indies tour. rahane returns as vice-captain, sharma to continue as captain. shami rested, saini and samson recalled..

The Board for Cricket Control in India (BCCI) has announced the squad for the upcoming tour of the West Indies. A total of eight matches will be played in the series over a month. India will kick off the series with a two-match Test series, the first of which will be played from July 12 to 16 at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium, Dominica. The second Test match will be played from June 20 to June 24 followed by a two-day gap. On the third day, India will square off with West Indies in a three-match ODI series.

For the One-Day Internationals (ODIs), Ajinkya Rahane has returned as vice-captain while Rohit Sharma will continue his stint as captain. Veteran seamer Mohammed Shami will be rested for the entire West Indies tour as Navdeep Saini is recalled to the Test side. Sanju Samson has also returned to the team.

For the two test matches, Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ajinkya Rahane (VC), KS Bharat (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Navdeep Saini, BCCI tweeted.

India are also scheduled to play five T20Is and the squad for the same will be announced later.

The first ODI will be played on July 27 at the Kensington Oval, Barbados while the second will be played at the same venue on July 29. The third and final game of the series will be played on August 1 at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad.

After the ODI series, the two teams will lock horns for a five-match T20I series. The first match of that series will be played at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad, on August 3.

(With inputs from agencies)

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BCCI Announces India’s Squads For West Indies Tour: Pujara Dropped, Yashasvi Jaiswal And Mukesh Kumar Get National Call-Ups

Young guns like yashasvi jaiswal, ruturaj gaikwad, and pacer mukesh kumar have been added to india's test side for the very first time while veteran players like pujara and shami have been dropped..

The BCCI on Friday, declared the squads for the West Indies tour where the Indian team will be playing two Tests, three One-Day-Internationals (ODIs), and a five-match T20 International series, starting from July 12. Young guns like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and pacer Mukesh Kumar have been added to India's Test side for the very first time while veteran players like Cheteshwar Pujara and Mohammed Shami have been dropped.

India’s ODI Squad: Rohit Sharma (Capt), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Surya Kumar Yadav, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya (VC), Shardul Thakur, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohd. Siraj, Umran Malik, Mukesh… pic.twitter.com/PGRexBAGFZ — BCCI (@BCCI) June 23, 2023

Ajinkya Rahane, who made a comeback to the Test team for the World Test Championship final, has been named the vice-captain, while Navdeep Saini is also back in the squad. While Sanju Samson and Jaydev Unadkat have been included in the 50-over squad of the Indian team.

NEWS - India’s squads for West Indies Tests and ODI series announced. TEST Squad: Rohit Sharma (Capt), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ajinkya Rahane (VC), KS Bharat (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Mohd.… pic.twitter.com/w6IzLEhy63 — BCCI (@BCCI) June 23, 2023

“The Men’s Selection Committee has picked India’s squad for the upcoming two-match Test series and three ODIs against the West Indies. India are also scheduled to play five T20Is and the squad for the same will be announced later,” BCCI said in a release.

Jaiswal had a great IPL 2023 for Rajasthan Royals and he was on the selector's radar after scoring 625 runs at a strike rate of 163. The Mumbai cricketer holds an average of 80.21 in 15 matches with 9 centuries and a highest score of 265.

India’s ODI Squad :  Rohit Sharma (Capt), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Surya Kumar Yadav, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya (VC), Shardul Thakur, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohd. Siraj, Umran Malik, Mukesh Kumar.

TEST Squad:   Rohit Sharma (Capt), Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ajinkya Rahane (VC), KS Bharat (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Navdeep Saini.

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Rohit sharma and co. are set to play 2 tests, 3 odis and 5 t20is against the west indies in the caribbean..

After a bitter-sweet campaign in the recently concluded edition of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC), Rohit Sharma 's Team India will travel to the Caribbean for a multi-format tour in July and August. Two-time runners-up India will launch their bid for an elusive ICC Test Mace in the third edition of the WTC against the West Indies. Team India is scheduled to play a two-Test series against the West Indies in July.

The two-match Test series that will be a part of the 2023-2025 ICC World Test Championship, is scheduled to get underway with the curtain-raiser at Windsor Park in Dominica (12-16 July). The second Test will be contested from July 20 to July 24 at Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad. The series decider will be the 100th Test match played between India and the West Indies.

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“We are delighted to be able to confirm the schedule and venues for the highly anticipated visit by India. One of the highlights will be the 100th Test at the Queen’s Park Oval and this promises to be a fantastic occasion as we celebrate this historic event between these two proud cricketing nations,” said Johnny Grave, who is also the CEO of Cricket West Indies (CWI).

The Test series is followed by three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and the first 50-over contest will be held at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on July 27. The second ODI will also take place in Barbados on July 29 while Trinidad is set to host the series decider on 1 August at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. India will also play a five-match T20I series from August 3 to August 13. Guyana National Stadium and Brian Lara Cricket Academy are the venues for the five-match T20I series.

“We also look forward to hosting India in the white ball fixtures and welcoming fans to attend the matches across the region, as well as in the United States. It will be 18 days of entertainment for cricket lovers to enjoy and savour,” Grave added.

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India’s squad for ODI series against West Indies announced

The All-India Senior Selection Committee has picked the squads for the three-match ODI series against the West Indies to be played at the Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad.

India’s squad for 3 ODIs: Shikhar Dhawan (Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Deepak Hooda, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Ravindra Jadeja (vice-captain), Shardul Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Avesh Khan, Prasidh Krishna, Mohd Siraj, Arshdeep Singh. 

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India will play two test matches, three one day internationals and five t20 internationals against west indies..

Cricket West Indies on Monday announced the schedule for the men’s team’s upcoming Test and limited overs series against India.

India will play two Test matches, three One Day Internationals and five T20 Internationals against West Indies over the course of four weeks in July and August.

India begin their tour with two Tests which also includes the 100th Test match between the two nations. The first Test will be played at Dominica’s Windsor Park from July 12 to 16 with the second Test to be played from July 20 to 24 at Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad. The matches will be part of the next ICC World Test Championship cycle.

🚨 NEWS 🚨 2️⃣ Tests 3️⃣ ODIs 5️⃣ T20Is Here's the schedule of India's Tour of West Indies 🔽 #TeamIndia | #WIvIND pic.twitter.com/U7qwSBzg84 — BCCI (@BCCI) June 12, 2023

The Kensington Oval in Barbados will host the first and second One Day Internationals on July 27 and July 29 with the final fifty-over match to be held at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad on August 1.

The teams will stay on in Trinidad for the first T20 International on August 3 before travelling to the Guyana National Stadium to play the second and third matches on August 6 and 8. The series concludes with the final two T20 International matches being played at the Broward County Stadium in Florida, USA on August 12 and 13.

India toured the West Indies in 2022 winning the One Day International Series 3-0 and the T20 International series 4-1. The last time the two played a Test series in the Carribean was in 2019 when India completed a 2-0 series sweep.

India tour of West Indies 2023 schedule Test matches July 12-16: First Test Match, Windsor Park, Dominica, 7.30 pm IST July 20-24: Second Test Match, Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad, 7.30 pm IST One Day International matches July 27: 1st CG United ODI, Kensington Oval, Barbados, 7.00 pm IST July 29: 2nd CG United ODI, Kensington Oval, Barbados, 7.00 pm IST August 1: 3rd CG United ODI, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad, 7.00 pm IST * Local start time: 09h30 (08h30 Jamaica time) T20 Internationals 3 August: 1st T20I, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad, 8.00 pm IST 6 August: 2nd T20I, National Stadium, Guyana, 8.00 pm IST 8 August: 3rd T20I, National Stadium Guyana, 8.00 pm IST 12 August: 4th T20I, Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida, 8.00 pm IST 13 August: 5th T20I, Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida, 8.00 pm IST

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Vaneisa Baksh launches bio of Sir Frank Worrell: Son of Grace

HE was described as an enigma, a complex man, a cricket legend, a mentor to many generations and a man of grace – the son of Grace.

Sir Frank Worrell will go down in West Indies and world cricket as one of the greatest figures to ever don the all whites and cross the boundary lines, while he was also the first black man to captain the Caribbean team in a full Test series. However, his contribution to the game of cricket goes well beyond the boundary, and it was only fitting for former journalist and cricket historian Vaneisa Baksh, to pen a 326-page biography in Worrell's honour.

Titled Son of Grace, Baksh's biography, which was dedicated to Prof Arnold Rampersad and Jackie Hinkson, gives insight into the upbringing and circumstances which would have shaped the character of the man who led the Caribbean team in a jaw-dropping tied Test match against Australia at the historic Gabba, Brisbane, in December 1960 – one of only two tied Test matches in cricket history. The spectacular Test finish led to the creation of the Frank Worrell Trophy, which is awarded to the winner of Test series between West Indies and Australia.

On April 23, six months after publishing the biography, Baksh poetically launched the book on World Book Day in the cozy and intimate settings at the Dalai Llama Pub, One Woodbrook Place. to pay homage to one of the regional game's true icons.

Born on August 1, 1924 in St Michael, Barbados, Worrell died at 42 as he succumbed to leukaemia. His impact was felt tremendously, and his passing sent shock waves throughout the cricket world for many people who had grown accustomed to his poise and the diplomacy he displayed both on and off the field.

In 1964, Worrell received knighthood for his contributions to cricket, mere months after playing his last Test match in August 1963 at 39. After his death in March 1967, a memorial was held in his honour at Westminster Abbey in the United Kingdom.

Described as a unifying influence in the Caribbean, Worrell was inducted into the International Cricket Council Hall of Fame in 2009.

At the launch, Baksh, Professor Emerita Bridget Brereton and former West Indies cricketer Bryan Davis all spoke about the tremendous impact Worrell made in his "all too brief life."

"(Son of Grace) was about the man, rather than the great cricketer and Test captain. Although naturally, there was plenty of cricket in the book," Brereton said, during last Tuesday's launch, which was graced with the presence of former West Indies skipper Sir Clive Lloyd, who famously led the Caribbean team to World Cup wins in 1975 and 1979.

Though described as a very private man, Worrell's passion, thoughtfulness and thorough approach made him a standout figure among his peers and a revolutionary leader of men in a time when race barriers influenced the selection of West Indies teams.

In her assessment of the book, Brereton said, "(Vaneisa) wanes out some of his experiences as a schoolboy, which she thinks helped to shape his personality. And she also explains the realities of race relations and the rigid social structure and expectations of Barbados in the 1930s and 40s."

Brereton said the biography is particularly strong on Worrell's early days, leading up to his migration from Barbados in his early 20s.

Worrell wore many hats with distinction as he served in the Jamaican senate and also took the responsibility of exposing Caribbean youngsters to the game of cricket through his post as Warden and director of sports at The University of the West Indies' (The UWI) campuses in both Mona, Jamaica and The UWI, St Augustine.

Owing to the stature of the man, and his desire to courageously break down barriers and tension among the varying Caribbean islands, Worrell's passing can be described as untimely in many respects. The West Indies had only just returned from a tour of India in 1967, when Worrell successfully negotiated for the team to stay on tour after an overpacked Eden Garden Stadium in Kolkata led to a riot which threatened the safety of both the players and supporters, even as the rest of the world celebrated New Year's day.

Ever the gentleman and diplomat, Davis recalled how Worrell convinced the Windies team to play out the remainder of their tour. Davis said Worrell felt as though the Caribbean team had an obligation to the Indian supporters to carry on with the beautiful game despite the unsavoury scenes at the famed Eden Gardens venue.

The team was then captained by another legendary West Indian Sir Garfield Sobers, who held the world record for the highest score in Test cricket at that time.

"I remember well, Charlie Griffith and Rohan Kanhai taking off and running outside of the bus and leaving us," said Davis, who said the West Indian team was sent scampering from their dressing room as police officers used tear gas to try and sedate the rampant crowd.

"All of us were inside the bus, and Frank was just telling us to just stay calm and don't worry about a thing. Thankfully, things calmed down and when we drove off to the hotel, Griffith and Kanhai were there. He said 'never desert your team.'

"Sir Frank said it would be insulting to go back home in the middle of the tour as it would sully relations between West Indies and India. It was a lesson in diplomacy."

It was this type of humanitarian approach which won Worrell supporters and admirers all around the world.

Emancipation Day in 2024 will mark 100 years since Worrell's birth, and Baksh sees no better time to share the pioneering captain's legacy to the masses.

"I'm hopeful that what I have done with Son of Grace manages to tell a story that is a West Indian one by a West Indian," who spent over ten years penning the all-encompassing piece which saw her getting access to the files of the West Indies Cricket Board of Control in the 1950s, to go along with Worrell's UWI staff files which detailed his drive to grow cricket across the region – particularly in the smaller islands.

"(Worrell) was a mentor across generations. It wasn't just his peers – a lot of young people as well. This nurturing is something that is actually missing and has gone awry in our communities and our societies," who called for more local literature to be introduced in schools to educate the younger generation about their history and culture.

Baksh's desire to document Worrell's life was no easy one, and she wrote the following in a UWI Today publication in May 2017.

"The research so far has been fascinating, as a deeply complex picture of the man emerges," Baksh said. "The problem is that because we have not been good archivists, records are lost and people who knew Sir Frank well are disappearing from our midst."

Brereton gave Baksh two thumbs up for extensive research and the unearthing of primary sources, which included pertinent input from Sir Everton Weekes, Worrell's lifelong friend and a third of the three Ws alongside his Barbados compatriots Sir Clyde Walcott and the enigmatic son of Grace.

"Vaneisa's aim, as I saw it, was to probe the character of an important 20th century West Indian person. It tells a well-rounded story of his all too brief life. And I think she succeeded brilliantly. Though she's a fan of Worrell, she wasn't uncritical."

Queen's Park Cricket Club president Dr Nigel Camacho said Son of Grace will be an essential cog in the annals of West Indies cricket.

"Vaneisa, this book is so important. I don't even think you understand right now. I think history will one day show you how important this book is going to become," said Camacho, who's also a member of the Sir Frank Worrell Memorial Committee.

"I speak in terms of books like CLR James's Beyond the Boundary which is one of the great books in cricket history. I think West Indies cricket is at the crossroads. I think your book plays an important role. It's an important vehicle to help people understand."

Baksh thanked Hinkson and Rampersad for the role they played in the publishing of the biography, and she described them as two of the four pillars of support who helped her to see the journey to the end, alongside John McIlwaine and the late Reginald Dumas. In his January 21, 2024 commentary Knight Stars, Dumas described Son of Grace as "fascinating."

Those in attendance at the launch seemed to run out of superlatives to describe the elegant right-hander whose demeanour grabbed the attention on the cricket strip and along the hallways of The UWI's Mona and St Augustine campuses.

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Pakistan Cricket Board appoints Gillespie and Kirsten as men’s head coaches

Kirsten to take charge in limited overs formats and Gillespie in Tests after months of turmoil in Pakistan cricket.

Former South Africa batter and coach Gary Kirsten has been appointed head coach of the Pakistan men’s cricket team in limited overs cricket ahead of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 , while former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie has been appointed the head coach of the Test team.

The announcement on Sunday at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) headquarters in Lahore follows months of turmoil at the board , where the coaching staff, captains and management went through several changes after Pakistan finished fifth at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India, failing to qualify for the semifinals.

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Gillespie – who played 71 Tests and 91 one-day internationals (ODIs) – will leave his role as the coach of South Australia in his home country.

“I’m really keen for Pakistan to play our way,” Gillespie told Al Jazeera shortly before his appointment was confirmed.

The 49-year-old, nicknamed Dizzy, said he wants the team to “be authentic and genuine”.

“Let’s entertain our fans with a bit of fun and play with smiles on our faces,” Gillespie said.

Gillespie to coach Pakistan in red-ball cricket, Kirsten in white-ball cricket Details here ⤵️ https://t.co/GnCUDwPLfw — PCB Media (@TheRealPCBMedia) April 28, 2024

Azhar Mahmood, the former Pakistan all-rounder who has been part of the coaching set-up on several occasions, will be retained as cross-format assistant coach.

Meanwhile, Kirsten, who led India to their second World Cup title in 2011 and coached South Africa’s men’s team in addition to several stints in club and franchise cricket, will take charge of the limited overs side immediately after completing his ongoing stint with the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Gujarat Titans.

Besides the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 and other bilateral white-ball series, Kirsten will also be in charge of the side for next year’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan, the T20 Asia Cup 2025 and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.

Gillespie will assume responsibilities for the ICC World Test Championship fixtures against Bangladesh (at home in August), which will be followed by Tests against England (at home in October) and South Africa (away in December) in the 2024-25 season.

Born in Sydney, New South Wales, Gillespie made his Test debut against the West Indies in 1996 becoming the first acknowledged Aboriginal descendant to represent Australia in Test cricket.

Despite suffering an injury-plagued career, Gillespie became his country’s sixth-highest wicket-taker in Tests with 259 victims at an average of 26.

Gillespie was also the bowling coach of the IPL team Kings XI Punjab before he was appointed head coach at Yorkshire, where he had spent two seasons towards the end of his playing career.

One of the finest moments for Gillespie came with the bat when he scored an unbeaten 201 against Bangladesh in the second Test in 2006. Having come in as a nightwatchman at three, the right-hander batted for 574 minutes facing 425 deliveries and helped to set up an innings and 80-run victory in the 2-0 series win, in which he claimed eight wickets and was named the player of the series.

White-ball coach Kirsten is a former South Africa top-order batter and played 101 Tests and 185 ODIs for the Proteas from 1993 to 2004.

The 56-year-old coached India from 2008 to 2011 and was instrumental in their 50-over World Cup win at home in 2011, as well as topping the ICC Test Team Rankings during his tenure.

He then moved back to his home country and coached the men’s team from 2011 to 2013 as they became the leading Test side.

Kirsten said his “primary objective” is to ensure the team operates at its “optimal level”.

“While player form fluctuations are inevitable, maintaining a stable environment is crucial,” he said in a PCB statement announcing his appointment.

“I am committed to supporting players through their ups and downs, prioritising continuity in selections whenever possible.”

Earlier this year, Grant Bradburn left as Pakistan’s head coach – two months after the 50-over World Cup in India – followed by the departures of team director Mickey Arthur and batting coach Andrew Puttick in quick succession.

Former Pakistani all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez replaced Bradburn and Arthur as head coach and team director following the team’s unsuccessful tour of Australia and New Zealand. Pakistan were whitewashed 3-0 in the Test series against world champions Australia and lost the T20 series against New Zealand 4-1.

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