In a touching gesture, the Pakistan cricket team displayed the spirit of Christmas by presenting gifts to Australian cricketers and their families on Christmas Eve. A heartwarming video shared on social media captured the moment when Pakistan's captain, Shan Masood, engaged with Australian skipper Pat Cummins while the team's support staff distributed gifts.
The exchange exemplified goodwill and camaraderie ahead of the highly anticipated Boxing Day Test between Pakistan and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26.
As the series hangs in the balance after Pakistan's defeat in the first Test, the PCB announced changes to the squad for the upcoming match. Mohammad Rizwan is set to replace Sarfaraz Ahmed, while off-spinner Sajid Khan may step in for Agha Salman.
The team also contemplates the inclusion of Hasan Ali or Mir Hamza for the injured Khurram Shahzad. In contrast, Australia is expected to maintain the winning XI from the opening game, entering the second Test as firm favorites to secure victory in Melbourne.