For the Pakistan series, Australia has chosen to remain true to its basic values. Strong names are also included in the Australia A squad for the domestic series against India.
On Monday, October 14, the National Selection Panel (NSP) announced the men’s teams for the ODI International Series matches against Australia and Pakistan. A matchup with India.
In November, Australia and Pakistan will square off in three ODI matches and three T20 matches. Cricket Australia said the announcement of the T20 team will come soon. Australia A and India A are scheduled to play two first-class matches at Mackay and Melbourne, respectively.
Australian ODI team
Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Cooper Connolly, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short (VIC/Northcote Cricket Club), Note: Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh are on paternity leave.
“This is our final ODI series before the Champions Trophy,” stated Australian Chair of Selectors George Bailey. “The balance of the squad was focused on that as well as continuing to focus on individual preparation for the upcoming Test Summer.”
In the UK, the one-day side performed admirably, especially considering the difficulties with illness and injuries. He continued, “We see this as an opportunity to build on that accomplishment in anticipation of next February in Pakistan.”
Australia A team
Nathan McSweeney (captain), Fergus O’Neill (VIC/Melbourne Cricket Club), Jimmy Peirson, Josh Philippe, Corey Rocchiccioli, Mark Steketee, Beau Webster, Ollie Davies, Marcus Harris, Cooper Connolly, Michael Neser, Todd Murphy, Nathan McAndrew, and Michael Neser
Hope to deliver outstanding performances during the summer test season: George Bailey, chief selector
Australian Chair of Selectors George Bailey said, “We are excited about this squad, especially after some of the tremendous performances to start the Sheffield Shield season.”As is customary with Australia A selections, we have assembled a team that we believe will be able to reward players for their outstanding domestic play in roles that we believe are crucial in the long run and provide performances that will be captivating for the next Test summer.
Australia The fact that the squads are pleasantly difficult to choose shows off the depth and potential emerging to support those more seasoned players who are on the verge of being called up for international duty. Bailey continued, “It will be a fantastic chance for these players to shine against a formidable Test nation looking to get ready for what promises to be an exciting summer of Test cricket.”
