Australia has announced a 17-member squad for its T20 tour of Pakistan ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup, with several key players ruled out due to fitness concerns.
According to Cricket Australia, regular captain Pat Cummins, fast bowler Josh Hazlewood and power-hitter Tim David have been rested as they continue their recovery from injuries. As a result, the trio will miss the T20 series against Pakistan.
Selectors have included a number of young and emerging players who impressed during the Big Bash League (BBL). Perth Scorchers fast bowler Mahli Beardman and Sydney Sixers all-rounder Jack Edwards have been named in the squad following strong domestic performances.
Both Beardman and Edwards were previously part of Australia’s white-ball squad during the tour of India, but are yet to make their international debut.
Brisbane Heat batter Matthew Renshaw has also earned selection after an impressive BBL season and is expected to make his T20 international debut during the Pakistan series.
The three-match T20 series between Pakistan and Australia will be played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on January 29, January 31 and February 1. All matches are scheduled to start at 4:00 pm Pakistan Standard Time.
Australian squad comprising of the players as, Mitchell Marsh (captain), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitch Owen, Josh Philippe, Matthew Renshaw, Matt Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa