Pakistan team has recently lost the three-Test series against Australia 0-3, before going down 1-4 in the five-match T20 series against New Zealand.
The withdrawal of the candidature by DPAP leaders on the last day on August 30 is seen as a boost to the NC-Congress alliance.
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has indicated that a decision on Shaheen Shah Afridi's future as captain of the T20 team will be taken after the upcoming national camp in Kakul.
David Warner received a 'Guard of Honour' from Pakistan
Naqvi previously mentioned that a "major surgery" was required in the team after Pakistan's defeat to India
The last time Pakistan won a Test Down Under was in late 1995 when nearly half of the current side were not even born
PCB newly selected Chief Selector Inzamam Ul Haq announced squads for the upcoming ACC Men's Asia Cup and the three-match One-Day International series against Afghanistan.
Pat Cummins took 10 wickets to lead Australia to Pakistan series triumph
IMAGES from Day 2 of the opening Test between Australia and Pakistan in Perth on Friday.
The role of outside elements including agents of players and some former players who ran social media campaigns also have not helped ease the simmering tensions in the team.
Former Pakistan Cricket Board chief Zaka Ashraf has defended his decision to remove Babar Azam as captain following the team's disappointing ODI World Cup campaign in India.
'A lot to work on but this is the blueprint of the way we want to play Test cricket and hopefully we'll keep doing that.'
Afridi added that players in The T20 squad should be given a long run ahead of the World Cup later this year.
A Pakistani media baron, the 45-year-old is the 37th full-time chairman of the PCB.
'PAKI' is a contemptuous term for a person from Pakistan or South Asia by birth or descent.
AFC Cup tie moved to neutral venue after Australia denies Myanmar club visas
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said the hosts would field their strongest side against Pakistan, which means a welcome return for spinner Nathan Lyon, who will chase his 500th Test wicket after injury ruled him out of the last three matches of the Ashes.
Pakistan replaced veteran stumper Sarfaraz Ahmed with Mohammad Rizwan for the second match of the three-Test series.
Pakistan's experienced wicketkeeper-batter Sarfaraz Ahmed laid out the team's plans to ruin Australia's star batter David Warner's farewell Test series.
Javed Miandad feels Sarfaraz Ahmed was better suited to lead the Test team in Australia
White-ball specialist Rauf will return to Pakistan colours after incurring the wrath of the nation's cricket board for opting out of the ongoing three-Test series against Australia.
India claimed the top spot in the World Test Championship standings
Without bigger contributions from their senior players -- Masood and Babar Azam among them -- Pakistan may struggle to prevent the losing streak from stretching to 16 in Melbourne, for all of Hafeez's fighting words.
Australia batter Usman Khawaja heaped praise on Pakistan skipper Babar Azam by calling him "one of the best batsmen" ahead of the first Test clash between the two cricketing giants.
A well-informed source close to Shaheen said that the bowler was upset that not even once the PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi or the national selectors have spoken to him about their future plans as far as the captaincy or appointment of coaches is concerned.
Pakistan look to be positive against strong Australia team
Babar Azam is set to return as Pakistan skipper for their home series against New Zealand, starting April 14.
Following the match on Sunday, Cricket fans were quick to comment on the issue.
Pat Cummins leads Australia fightback after Pakistan take early honours
The Pakistan Cricket Board has started clearing the dues of national team players, which were held up for the last few months because of issues relating to new central contracts.
Pakistan showcased resilience with Rizwan contributing a powerful 88 runs
Australia out for Pakistan sweep in David Warner Week
Babar Azam's side had been in charge after claiming a handy first-innings lead of 149 in the first match of the two-Test series.
IMAGES from Day 3 of the 3rd Test played between Australia and Pakistan at SCG on Friday.
Dominant Pakistan took charge of the second Test against Sri Lanka after bundling out the hosts in two sessions for a paltry 166.
Babar Azam's decision to step down from Pakistan captaincy has evoked a mixed reaction from his teammates.
Australia's chief selector George Bailey has cautioned against repeating the mistakes made in the aftermath of leg-spinner Shane Warne's retirement when long-standing opener David Warner finally calls time on his Test career.
A crowd of more than 22,000 at his home Sydney Cricket Ground rose for a final ovation as Warner left the field.
Losing back-to-back wickets put us under pressure, says Pakistan skipper after loss to Zimbabwe
'Babar Azam needs to listen to suggestions'
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