Pakistan confident in ailing captain Babar
Pakistan head coach Saqlain Mushtaq has backed the leadership qualities of all-format captain Babar Azam ahead of next month's historic home series against Australia.
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Mushtaq thanks Australia for touring Pakistan, invites other teams to visit with 'open hearts'
Pakistan head coach Saqlain Mushtaq has thanked Australia for touring the nation for a historic series. Australia are due to arrive in Pakistan on Feb. 27 after 24 years to play three Test matches, three ODIs and a one-off Twenty20. "I want to thank Australia too that they are coming to Pakistan after 24 years. I am sure players and fans are also excited that they are going to witness a very good series. "The whole of Pakistan is with cricket and everyone wants the teams to come and play here. We welcome the whole world with open hearts," Mushtaq told reporters on Thursday.