Star players rested as Australia name T20I team for series against Pakistan, skipper to be announced soon

Australian selectors haven’t named a captain after they announced the team to take on Pakistan in the 3-match T20I series. Names like Travis Head, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood are missing from the squad. Veterans like Glenn Maxwell, Adam Zampa, and Marcus Stoinis have been included in the team. 

Mitchell Marsh isn’t part of the squad as well with the huge Border Gavaskar Trophy to start in a few weeks. The move has been deliberately made to keep the players fresh for the huge 5-match series against India. Meanwhile., Andre Borovec will be the new coach for Australia during the series against Pakistan. 

According to reports, Glenn Maxwell or Josh Inglis could be named as the captain for the T20I side. There are also reports that Adam Zampa, Marcus Stoinis, or even Matthew Short could be considered for the role. But veteran all-rounder Glenn Maxwell will be the overriding favourite for the captaincy role. 

George Bailey makes huge statement on the T20I team for Pakistan series

Former Australian batter turned selector, George Bailey has shown confidence towards the team chosen for the Pakistan series. The likes of Jake-Fraser McGurk, Xavier Bartlett, and Spencer Johnson get to show their talents. 

George Bailey while speaking to the media said “This group of players have all represented Australia in T20 cricket, so we look forward to them continuing to enhance their international experience throughout this series. We are excited by the mix of experience combined with those closer to the start of their international journeys”

The Australian selector also said “It is particularly encouraging to have Xavier, Spencer and Nathan back in the national setup. It’s another opportunity for them to continue to show their ability on the international stage, as they have done in the past,”

Defending ODI World Cup winners have already announced the 50-over squad which is to be led by Pat Cummins. The likes of Steve Smith, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, and Marnus Labuschagne are already part of the squad. Travis Head has been rested for the entire series to get him ready for the India series. 

Australia’s squad for T20I series against Pakistan:

Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa