Star opening batter Saim Ayub is likely to be left out of Pakistan’s squad for the upcoming ODI series against Australia, scheduled to take place from May 30 to June 4.
According to sources, a pool of 38 players has been shortlisted for a four-month training program as part of preparations for upcoming international commitments.
The camp will include both white-ball and red-ball cricketers, who will be rotated in and out of national duties based on team requirements.
Sources said the players will receive specialized training according to their respective formats, with a strong focus on fitness and skill development throughout the camp. The cricketers will also remain available for selection for upcoming series across all formats during this period.
Saim Ayub has not been included in the first phase of the National Cricket Academy camp and is expected to join a later camp after Eid. He is also likely to miss the home ODI series against Australia.
Meanwhile, a separate list of 28 players has been named for the white-ball camp at the National Cricket Academy, which will run from May 15 to May 21.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said the camp has been designed to prepare players for the three-match ODI series against Australia, which will be played in Rawalpindi and Lahore from May 30 to June 4.
All three ODIs will begin at 4:30 p.m. local time, with the toss scheduled for 4 p.m. The board added that the NCA coaching staff will work closely with Pakistan’s men’s white-ball management team to monitor player performance and workload during the camp.
Australia’s tour will mark their return to Pakistan for a 50-over bilateral series since 2022, when the hosts secured a 2-1 victory. Earlier this year, Australia also toured Pakistan for a three-match T20I series, which Pakistan won 3-0 in Lahore.
Pakistan U19 fast bowlers Abdul Subhan and Ali Raza have also been included in the training camp.
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