Marnus Labuschagne said he “can’t wait” to face Shaheen Shah Afridi

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Australia batsman Marnus Labuschagne said he is relishing the prospect of facing Pakistan left-arm seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi.

Afridi won the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year award for 2021 due to his consistent wicket-taking skills in all three formats.

With the 21-year-old capable of hitting speeds over 150 kph, Labuschagne is ready for the forthcoming battle with Pakistan’s pace spearhead.

Can't wait

— Marnus Labuschagne (@marnus3cricket) January 26, 2022

“Can’t wait,” he said on Twitter.

Australia are touring Pakistan for the first time in 24 years and will play three Tests, three ODIs and a one-off T20 International.

The three Tests will be played in three cities – Rawalpindi, Karachi and Lahore – from March 4 to 25.

The limited overs series, meanwhile, will solely be held in Rawalpindi, and will be played from March 29 to April 5.

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