Australia has announced its 14-player team for the three one-day international (ODI) matches against Pakistan, which will take place in November 2024. Cricket Australia shared this news on October 14.
Captain Pat Cummins will return to lead the team after taking a break since Australia won the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 in India. However, key players Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh will not play in this series because they are on paternity leave. This gives young player Jake Fraser-McGurk a chance to open the batting in the ODIs.
Matt Short is also in the squad after doing well in the recent matches in the United Kingdom, where he showed his talent in white-ball cricket.
Experienced all-rounder Marcus Stoinis is coming back to the team. He takes the place of Cameron Green, who is out for the season due to a back injury. Green will need surgery and will be away from cricket for at least six months.
The ODI series will start on November 4 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The second match will be on November 8 in Adelaide, and the last ODI will be in Perth on November 10. After this series, Australia and Pakistan will play three T20 matches from November 14 to 18.
Australia’s Squad for the ODI Series
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Pat Cummins (C) | Captain |
| Sean Abbott | Bowler |
| Cooper Connolly | All-rounder |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | Batsman |
| Aaron Hardie | All-rounder |
| Josh Hazlewood | Bowler |
| Josh Inglis | Wicketkeeper |
| Marnus Labuschagne | Batsman |
| Glenn Maxwell | All-rounder |
| Matthew Short | Batsman |
| Steve Smith | Batsman |
| Mitchell Starc | Bowler |
| Marcus Stoinis | All-rounder |
| Adam Zampa | Bowler |
Full Schedule for Pakistan’s Tour of Australia 2024
| Match Type | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | November 4 | Melbourne |
| 2nd ODI | November 8 | Adelaide |
| 3rd ODI | November 10 | Perth |
| 1st T20I | November 14 | Brisbane |
| 2nd T20I | November 16 | Sydney |
| 3rd T20I | November 18 | Hobart |
This format makes it easier to read and understand the squad and the match schedule!
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