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Babar Azam, Naseem Shah and Shaheen Afridi return to the Pakistan side after missing the final two Tests against England as Pakistan announces their playing XI for the first ODI.

Pakistan start their white-ball tour of Australia on November 4 with the first ODI at the MCG.

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Pakistan playing XI for the first ODI vs Australia:

Following the Test series win at home against England after losing the first Test, Pakistan will return to international action as they visit Australia for a white-ball tour.

This is the first assignment for Pakistan's new captain, Mohammad Rizwan as he takes over the white ball reigns from Babar Azam who stepped down last month.

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Pakistan playing XI for the first ODI vs Australia: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (c)(wk), Kamran Ghulam, Salman Ali Agha, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain.

The first ODI at the MCG will be followed by one at the Adelaide Oval and Perth before the three T20Is at Brisbane, Sydney and Hobart.

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Mayank Bande is a content producer for The Sporting News’ India edition.