The Pakistan Cricket Board hosted a Christmas dinner at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, which was attended by the Zaka Ashraf, Chairman Management Committee, along with top PCB officials and Christian employees.
“I extend my heartfelt greetings to all those celebrating Christmas in Pakistan and around the world. We are delighted that you are part of the Pakistan Cricket Board,” Ashraf said on this occasion.
"You have served Pakistan cricket with utmost dedication and the PCB appreciates your efforts. I hope that you and your families celebrate with joy and I wish you well.”
Earlier, Pakistan announced 12 players for the second Test Against Australia, which will take place in Melbourne from December 26.
Pakistan, who are 1-0 down in the three-Test series, will announce their final XI tomorrow.
Sarfaraz Ahmed, who could only score seven runs in the first Test, has been replaced by Mohammad Rizwan. Prior to the Melbourne Test, Sarfaraz played innings of 35 and 10 runs in a two-day match.
In contrast, wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan demonstrated his batting skills by scoring an impressive 50 runs in the first innings of the two-day match.
All-rounder Faheem Ashraf has also been dropped, meanwhile pacers Mir Hamza and Hasan Ali have been included in the squad.
Pakistan squad for second Test
Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Afridi (vc), Hasan Ali, Mir Hamza, Aamir Jamal, Sajid Khan
