On Friday, Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah stirred the pot by sharing a tweet that questioned the selection criteria for the newly announced squad for the ODI series against Australia, which is set to take place from May 30 to June 4. This squad, led by left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, features some significant changes, including the return of seasoned players Babar Azam, Shadab Khan, and Naseem Shah, who all missed the recent away series against Bangladesh. In addition to these veterans, the Pakistan squad also includes three uncapped players: Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, and Rohail Nazir. Rohail will be joined by fellow wicketkeeper-batter Muhammad Ghazi Ghori in the 16-member team, while Usman Khan was left out due to health issues. One of the most surprising decisions was the exclusion of former captain Mohammad Rizwan, who only managed to score 58 runs in the three-match series against Bangladesh, averaging a disappointing 19.33. Also Read | 3 Biggest Reasons Behind Chennai Super Kings’ Group Stage Exit in IPL 2026 Khushdil, whose last game for Pakistan was against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the group stage of the ACC Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025, ignited a debate by tweeting specifically about the selection of Shadab Khan and the omission of Rizwan. His reposted tweet has certainly added fuel to the fire regarding Pakistan’s ODI squad selection ahead of the Australia series, raising eyebrows about the criteria used. The return of experienced players and the exclusion of Mohammad Rizwan have sparked intense discussions, while the inclusion of fresh talent signals a significant transition in Pakistan cricket’s evolving ODI landscape. "What the hell is wrong with the PCB? How on earth is Shadab still considered relevant in ODIs in 2026? This is a joke with Pakistan fans," the tweet reposted by Khushdil read.