Pat Cummins returns as Australia announce ODI squad for Pakistan series

Australia have announced their ODI squad upcoming series against Pakistanand the return of captain Pat Cummins created a lot of excitement among fans and pundits alike. The three-match series, which begins on November 4, will serve as an important phase of preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled for early next year in Pakistan.

Pat Cummins returns to lead Australia

Cummins, who missed the recent England tour, is back in the captaincy. His leadership will be crucial as Australia look to strengthen their squad ahead of the Champions Trophy. Alongside Cummins, experienced striker Marcus Stoinis has been recalled to the squad after missing the England series through injury.

Meanwhile, the notable ones who are not on this list are Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh as they have taken paternity leave. The absence of Head and Marsh opens up opportunities for young players like them Cooper Connolly and Jake Fraser-McGurk to showcase their skills.

Cameron Green is out with an injury

Cameron Green’s absence is a significant blow for Australia; He has been sidelined for six months due to a back injury earlier this week.

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George Bailey, the Chairman of Selectors, emphasized that this series will be important for Australia to test the form of the players and the balance of the team ahead of the Champions Trophy. “This is our last ODI series before the Champions Trophy and the balance of the squad has been focused on that as well as continuing to focus on individual preparation for the upcoming Test summer,” Bailey said in his official statement.

Australia ODI squad for Pakistan series:

Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Cooper Connolly, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa

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