Fri Nov 22 11:39:46 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Rest Captain Rizwan, Debutant Jahandad Khan to Feature in Final T20I Against Australia

**Hobart, Australia –** Pakistan will field a significantly altered team for the final T20I against Australia in Hobart on Monday, November 18. Captain Mohammad Rizwan has been omitted from the playing XI, with vice-captain Salman Ali Agha taking the reins. The most notable inclusion is 21-year-old Jahandad Khan, who will make his international debut.

Khan, a left-arm seamer and aggressive batsman who plays for the Lahore Qalandars in the PSL, has impressed with both bat and ball in recent domestic matches. His inclusion comes as Pakistan looks to salvage some pride after going down 2-0 in the series. Haseebullah Khan will take over wicket-keeping duties in Rizwan’s absence. Another notable absentee is fast bowler Naseem Shah, whose recent performances haven’t met expectations.

The changes reflect Pakistan’s determination to experiment and give younger players a chance, despite already having lost the series. The team will be hoping for a strong performance in the final match to end the tour on a more positive note.

**Pakistan’s playing XI for the 3rd T20I:** Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Hasebullah Khan (wk), Usman Khan, Salman Ali Agha (c), Muhammad Irfan Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Jahandad Khan, Haris Rauf, Sufyan Moqim

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