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Australia Rests Major Test Players for T20I Series Against Pakistan

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Australia has announced a fresh squad for their upcoming T20I series against Pakistan, with all major Test players rested. The series, which begins on November 14, will feature a mix of young and experienced players, who will be led by a senior member of the squad. This move is part of Cricket Australia's strategy to give the young players a chance to gain experience and develop their skills. The Test series against India begins just four days after the third T20I on November 22, making this a critical period for the Australian team.

Key Takeaways:

  • Australia has rested all major Test players, including Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, and Mitchell Marsh, for the T20I series against Pakistan.
  • The series will be led by a senior member of the squad, with options including Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Josh Inglis, and Matt Short.
  • The first ODI against Pakistan will be played in Melbourne on November 4, followed by the second ODI in Adelaide on November 8, and the third ODI in Perth on November 10.
  • The T20I series will begin in Brisbane on November 14 and end in Hobart on November 18.
  • Pakistan has announced a full-strength squad, led by wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan as their new white-ball captain.
  • Players like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Naseem Shah, who were rested for the England series, are available for the ODIs and T20Is.

Statistics:

  • 10 T20I appearances made by Aaron Hardie, who is part of the Australian squad.
  • 8 ODI matches played by Aaron Hardie.
  • 4 ODIs to be played against Pakistan, starting on November 4.
  • 5 limited-overs matches (4 ODIs and 1 T20I) to be played in Australia from November 4 to 18.
  • Australia's Test series against India begins on November 22, just 4 days after the third T20I against Pakistan.
  • The Australian squad for the T20I series is yet to be announced, with options including Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Josh Inglis, and Matt Short.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times [India, Oct. 28]

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