Pakistan has announced its playing XI for the first Test against Australia, featuring two Test debutants and key players returning. Shan Masood, the team's skipper, has made significant changes to the squad. All-rounder Aamir Jamal and right-arm pacer Khurram Shahzad will make their Test debuts. Jamal made his international debut in 2022 against England and represented Pakistan at the 19th Asian Games. Shahzad is making his first appearance for the national Test team.