Lahore: The Pakistan men’s cricket team is gearing up for their upcoming white-ball series in Australia and Zimbabwe. Following the initial departure of seven team members on Monday, the second group is scheduled to leave for Melbourne from Karachi on Tuesday evening, signaling the start of a packed international fixture.

According to Pakistan Cricket Board, the team’s white-ball captain, Mohammad Rizwan, will be available for brief stand-up interviews at the Marriott Hotel in Karachi around 6pm on Tuesday. The media and digital manager, Syed Naeem Ahmed, will coordinate the interactions, providing insights into the team’s preparations and strategies for the tours.

The team’s support personnel for the tours includes a blend of local and international expertise. Jason Gillespie and Tim Nielsen will serve as head coach and high-performance coach for the Australia leg, respectively. They are set to rejoin the team in Johannesburg for two red-ball matches against South Africa, illustrating the PCB’s structured approach to managing the team across different formats and conditions.

Pakistan’s schedule starts with an ODI at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 4, followed by matches in Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, and Hobart. The team will then proceed to Zimbabwe for three ODIs and three T20Is in Bulawayo, extending their competitive run into early December.

The squads for both tours have been announced, with Mohammad Rizwan leading as captain. The selection indicates a strategic mix of experience and youth, designed to tackle the diverse challenges posed by the Australian pitches and the Zimbabwean conditions. This structured approach underscores Pakistan’s commitment to maintaining a robust presence in international cricket.