Australia have announced the squads for the white-ball tours of Pakistan and Bangladesh. The team is set to play three ODIs in Pakistan from May 30, and three ODIs and as many T20Is in Bangladesh from June 9. Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, who are part of the IPL, have been rested for the series. U19 captain Ollie Peake and uncapped all-rounder Liam Scott have been included in the squad for the three ODIs against Pakistan.
Meanwhile, batsman Joel Davies was included in the T20I squad for the Bangladesh tour as Australia look to build a strong core for the next World Cup and 2028 Olympics. Similarly, pacers Rilee Meredith and Billy Stanlake will lead the charge of Australia’s bowling on the Pakistan leg of the tour.
In the absence of some big names, chief selector George Bailey said that it will provide opportunities to young players.
“It’s always exciting to see new players get an opportunity to play international cricket and be a part of the national team,” Bailey said.
“The blend of experienced players coupled with new or returning players will provide a nice mix for these sub-continent tours.
“Continuing to provide opportunities for players to develop across a broad range of conditions and experiences is important and will continue to be a focus over the next 18 months to two years across the calendar and with future campaigns in mind.”
Mitchell Marsh To Lead
The Australian team will be led by Mitchell Marsh, while Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Adam Zampa, and Nathan Ellis are some of the players who are included in all three squads. Glenn Maxwell, one of the most decorated T20I batsmen, has been dropped from the T20I squads. Meanwhile, the pace trio of Hazlewood, Starc and Cummins will continue to prepare for the World Test Championship series.
Australia ODI squad for Pakistan
Mitchell Marsh (c), Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Riley Meredith, Oliver Peake, Matthew Renshaw, Tanveer Sangha, Liam Scott, Matt Short, Billy Stanlake, Adam Zampa
Australia ODI squad for Bangladesh
Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Matthew Renshaw, Tanveer Sangha, Liam Scott, Adam Zampa
Australia T20I squad for Bangladesh
Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Joel Davies, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Riley Meredith, Josh Philippe, Matthew Renshaw, Adam Zampa
Pakistan series schedule
First ODI: May 30, Rawalpindi
Second ODI: June 2, Lahore
Third ODI: June 4, Lahore
Bangladesh series schedule
First ODI: June 9, Dhaka
Second ODI: June 11, Dhaka
Third ODI: June 14, Dhaka
First T20I: June 17, Chattogram
Second T20I: June 19, Chatto
