Shane Watson 'Super Excited' For Australia's Tour Of Pakistan

Shane Watson is feeling a child-like enthusiasm for Australia’s upcoming series against Pakistan. The Aussies are on a trip to the country for the first time in 24 years as international cricket returns in Pakistan. After a lot of deliberation and debate, the Australian team agreed on touting the country to play three Tests, three ODIs and a one-off T20I between March 4 to April 5. 

The Australian contingent has reached Pakistan are skipper Pat Cummins also spoke about the team feeling ‘incredibly safe’. The PCB has ensured that the security protocols are in place for the smooth conduct of the series.

Cummins along with David Warner, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Glenn Maxwell are rested for the white-ball series which will be played after the end of the Test series.

Pakistan Is A Cricket Obsessed Nation: Shane Watson

Shane Watson in an ICC meeting spoke about his expectations from the series. He said that this is a good initiative by Cricket Australia on agreeing to play in Pakistan.

“It is brilliant that Cricket Australia have gone to great lengths to make sure they have got all the information they need to make sure the players’ minds are at ease around the security side of things, so it is going to be a brilliant series,” he said in the latest episode of ICC review. 

The former Australian all-rounder shared his previous experience of playing international cricket in Pakistan and in the PSL. He also spoke about Pakistan being a cricket-obsessed nation and loving the sport.

“I am super excited as I know how much the Pakistan people have been starved of cricket. They are so cricket obsessed and love nothing more than watching Pakistan play and especially live cricket at home.

“I was fortunate to play a few Pakistan Super League’s over there and it was one of the most amazing experiences I have had in my life,” said Watson. 

Australia have named an 18-member squad for the series with some reputed names missing as well. After the end of the series in Pakistan, many players fly to India to play in the IPL.

Australia Test Squad For Pakistan Series

Pat Cummins (c), David Warner, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith (vc), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood, Ashton Agar, Scott Boland, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Mitchell Marsh, Michael Neser, Mitchell Swepson

Australia’s White-Ball Squad For Pakistan Series

Aaron Finch (C), Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff, Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Ben McDermott, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa

Australia Tour Of Pakistan 2022 Schedule 

March 4-8: First Test, Rawalpindi

March 12-16: Second Test, Karachi

March 21-25: Third Test, Lahore

March 29: First ODI, Rawalpindi

March 31: Second ODI, Rawalpindi

April 2: Third ODI, Rawalpindi

April 5: Only T20I, Rawalpindi

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