Pakistan v Australia Test series preview

For the first time since 1998, Australia are in Pakistan for a Test series and it's one that holds a lot of importance in the cricket world, both on and off the field.

We talk through the key questions facing both sides, plus our expectations for the series.

• Will Shaheen Shah Afridi outshine the Australian pace attack?

• How will Marnus Labuschagne go in foreign conditions?

• Is Nathan Lyon under pressure?

• Will the pitches favour spin or seam?

• Are we about to watch a World Test Championship final preview?

• Who will win the series?

• And will any of our bold predictions come true?

*NOTE: Since we recorded the episode last night (Tuesday 1 March, NZ time), Haris Rauf has tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss the first Test (https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pak-vs-aus-2021-22-haris-rauf-ruled-out-of-first-test-against-australia-after-testing-positive-for-covid-19-1303174). Pakistan's bowlers aren't having much luck at the moment!