Pat Cummins and Steve Smith to Lead Australia in Absence of Kamran Ghulam

Kamran Ghulam Ruled Out of Pakistan Tour Due to Injury

Australian all-rounder Kamran Ghulam has been ruled out of the upcoming tour of Pakistan due to a calf injury. Ghulam sustained the injury during a training session in Brisbane and will be replaced by Ashton Agar in the squad.

The 29-year-old has been a key member of the Australian team in recent years, playing in all three formats of the game. He was expected to play a major role in the Test series against Pakistan, but his injury will now force him to miss the tour.

Pat Cummins and Steve Smith to Lead Australia

In the absence of Ghulam, Pat Cummins and Steve Smith will lead the Australian team on the tour of Pakistan. Cummins will captain the side in the Test matches, while Smith will take over the reins in the limited-overs matches.

Cummins is one of the best fast bowlers in the world and has been in excellent form in recent months. He was named the ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year in 2021 and will be looking to continue his good form in Pakistan.

Smith is a former Australian captain and one of the best batsmen in the world. He has scored over 8,000 runs in Test cricket and will be looking to add to his tally in Pakistan.

Australia to Play Three Tests and Three ODIs in Pakistan

The Australian team will play three Tests and three One Day Internationals (ODIs) in Pakistan. The Test series will begin on March 4 in Karachi, while the ODI series will start on March 29 in Lahore.

The tour of Pakistan will be a major challenge for the Australian team. Pakistan is a strong team at home and will be looking to make a statement against the world's number one ranked side.

Conclusion

The absence of Kamran Ghulam is a blow to the Australian team, but they will still be confident of success on the tour of Pakistan. Pat Cummins and Steve Smith are both world-class players and will be looking to lead the team to victory.