Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has singled out Pakistan's captain Babar Azam and pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi as the key threats for Australia in the upcoming white-ball series. Pakistan is set to tour Australia for three ODIs followed by three T20Is, starting November 4 and continuing until November 19.

Speaking at the Australian Summer Festival in Melbourne, Maxwell emphasized the significance of these two world-class players in the series, saying, "We definitely have to keep an eye on Babar Azam; he’s an absolute superstar. Shaheen Afridi is a wizard with the new ball up front. Pakistan has world-class players, and we’re looking forward to the challenge."

Maxwell also pointed out Pakistan’s unpredictability, which makes them a tough opposition to face. Reflecting on previous encounters with the Green Shirts, he acknowledged how their inconsistent yet dangerous performances make them a formidable challenge. "When you play against a team like Pakistan, their unpredictability makes them so tough to compete with. We’ve had challenges against Pakistan in the past. They can be dangerous at different times because you never know what to expect from them," Maxwell added

Schedule of Pakistan’s white-ball tour to Australia

Pakistan vs Australia ODI series schedule:

November 4: First ODI at MCG, Melbourne

November 8: Second ODI at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

November 10: Third ODI at Perth Stadium, Perth

Pakistan vs Australia T20I series schedule:

November 14: First T20I at The Gabba, Brisbane

November 16: Second T20I at SCG, Sydney

November 18: Third T20I at Bellerive Oval, Hobart