AUS vs PAK: Sarfaraz Ahmed, Saud Shakeel involve in heated argument during practice session

Pakistan are all set to take on Australia in a three-game Test series, scheduled to begin from December 14. Ahead of the series, the team has captured headlines for the wrong reasons as Suad Shakeel and Sarfaraz Ahmed were seen engaged in an argument during a practice session.

A video capturing the argument between both players was uploaded to YouTube where Shakeel was saying, “For how long will I continue to be of use to you?"

Sarfaraz, the former Pakistan skipper, responded saying, "You won't be of any use to me. To begin with, I never instructed you to do anything. I never requested that you make a swap. I swapped with the person I intended to."

Both players also captured attention in an intra-squad practice match before the team travelled to Australia for the series. Notably, Sarfaraz appealed for a timed-out dismissal against Shakeel. Seeing the appeal, Shakeel ran towards the pitch and could not even get the chance to put his gloves on. Reaching the crease, the umpire deemed that Shakeel was not out, as he dodged the appeal and a timed-out dismissal.

Pakistan aim to topple Aussies in their home

Pakistan will be taking on Australia in a three-match Test series, starting on December 14 at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The series, which is a part of the World Test Championship, it could prove to be a tough challenge for Pakistan as they have never won a red-ball series against Australia. However, Pakistan will also looking to put in improved performances after their showings in the recently concluded ODI World Cup 2023, where they failed to go beyond the group stage.