MELBOURNE, October 29, 2026: Three former Pakistan cricket captains — Zaheer Abbas, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis — have been invited to attend celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of Test cricket next March.
According to the supplied report, Cricket Australia is planning special events to commemorate the historic milestone, with former captains and renowned players from around the world expected to attend.
Historic Test Match Planned at Melbourne Cricket Ground
The anniversary celebrations are expected to feature a historic Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from March 11 to 15, with England and Australia set to face each other.
The two teams also contested the first-ever Test match in cricket history, making their participation particularly significant for the anniversary celebrations.
Pakistani Legends Among the Invited Guests
Zaheer Abbas, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis are among the Pakistani cricket greats invited by Cricket Australia for the occasion.
According to the report, former captains and prominent players from other countries have also been invited, alongside former and veteran cricketers from Australia and England.
Special Events and Commemorative Souvenirs
Cricket Australia is also planning a series of activities to mark the anniversary, including specially prepared commemorative souvenirs for guests.
The celebrations will recognise a century and a half of Test cricket and bring together players and figures who have contributed to the sport’s history.
The invitation to the three Pakistani legends highlights Pakistan’s place in the international cricket community as the sport prepares to celebrate this historic milestone.