Sun Nov 03 23:08:20 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Returns to ODI Action Against Australia in Melbourne
After a near year-long absence from the 50-over format, the Pakistan Cricket Team will finally return to ODI action in a highly anticipated series against Australia, starting on Monday, November 4th. The first match will take place at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The series marks Pakistan’s return to ODI cricket following their exit from the World Cup in India last November. In the interim, the team has faced a rollercoaster of leadership changes, with Babar Azam stepping down and then resuming the captaincy before finally handing over the reins to wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan.
The series is crucial for Pakistan as they look to build momentum ahead of the Champions Trophy, which they will host next year.
Australia, on the other hand, are using the series as preparation for the upcoming five-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy against India later this month.
The first ODI is set to begin at 9:00 AM (IST) and will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network in India. Fans can also stream the match live on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.
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