Mon Nov 04 08:45:12 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Returns to ODI Action After Nearly a Year, Facing Australia in Melbourne
**Melbourne, Australia** – After a near year-long absence from the 50-over format, the Pakistan Cricket Team is set to return to One-Day International (ODI) action on Monday, November 4th. They will face off against the reigning ODI World Cup champions, Australia, at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The first ODI match is scheduled to begin at 9:00 am (IST) and will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India. Fans can also stream the match live on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.
This series marks Pakistan’s first ODI outing since their exit from the World Cup in India in November 2023. The team will be led by wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan, who will be looking to make a strong return to the format.
Australia, meanwhile, is without Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh for the ODI series, both on paternity leave. In their absence, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matt Short will have another chance to impress. Captain Pat Cummins also returns to the squad for the first time since their World Cup victory.
The Pakistan team has undergone some changes, with six uncapped players included in both the ODI and T20I squads. These include Aamir Jamal, Arafat Minhas, Faisal Akram, Haseebullah, Muhammad Irfan Khan, and Saim Ayub. Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, and Shaheen Afridi are also back in the team after being rested following the first Test match against England.
The series promises exciting clashes between two of the world’s best ODI teams, and fans are eagerly anticipating the return of Pakistan to the 50-over format.
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