Australia’s Test Stars to Miss T20 Series Against Pakistan, New Captain Expected

Australia’s T20 Series Against Pakistan to Feature New Skipper as Test Stars Sit Out

With Australia’s Test players unavailable due to upcoming matches against India, a fresh captain will lead the T20 squad in the series against Pakistan.

Australia will appoint a new captain for the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan, with key Test players unavailable as they prepare for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Josh Inglis, Adam Zampa, and Matthew Short are top contenders to temporarily take over as T20 skipper.

Squad and Schedule Announced for Australia-Pakistan Series

Australia’s T20 squad for the three-match series will include Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, and Cooper Connolly, among others, with no Test players in the 13-man lineup. Matches are scheduled in Brisbane, Sydney, and Hobart, wrapping up just days before Australia’s Test series against India begins.

In the ODI series, however, Australia’s regular coaching staff, led by Andrew McDonald, will be in charge, with Andre Borovec stepping in for the T20s. Brad Hodge and Hamish Bennett will also support Borovec during the Pakistan series.

**Young Talent and Return of Pacers Bolster Australia’s T20 Lineup**

The absence of seasoned players like Mitch Marsh, Pat Cummins, and Travis Head opens up spots for emerging talents, including Jake Fraser-McGurk and Sean Abbott. Bowlers Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, and Nathan Ellis, who had injuries earlier, are also set to make a comeback.

The T20I series will kick off at the Gabba on November 14, followed by matches at the SCG and Hobart, giving fans a chance to see a blend of experienced players and fresh faces.

Full Australia and Pakistan Squads for Limited-Overs Series

ODI series (Australia): Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Josh Hazlewood, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, and more.
ODI series (Pakistan): Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, and others.

T20 series (Australia): Abbott, Bartlett, Connolly, David, Ellis, Fraser-McGurk, Inglis, Maxwell, Short, Stoinis, Zampa, and more.
T20 series (Pakistan): Rizwan (c), Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, and others.

The ODI matches are set for Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth on November 4, 8, and 10, while the T20 games will take place on November 14, 16, and 18 across Brisbane, Sydney, and Hobart.

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