Australia's Cricket Team Announces New Faces for Upcoming Series Against Pakistan and Bangladesh

The Australian cricket team is set to face Pakistan and Bangladesh in a white-ball series starting May 30, with key players missing. New talents Oliver Peake and Liam Scott have been called up, alongside a returning Billy Stanlake. Mitchell Marsh will captain the squad, while Glenn Maxwell is absent from the T20I lineup. Selection Chair George Bailey emphasizes the importance of integrating new players into the team as they prepare for future campaigns. The series promises to be an exciting opportunity for emerging stars to showcase their skills on the international stage.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 11, 2026, 12:12 IST

Star Players to Miss Upcoming Series

The Australian cricket team will be without their pace trio of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Pat Cummins for the upcoming white-ball series against Pakistan and Bangladesh, which kicks off on May 30. In their absence, a promising young talent from the recent U19 World Cup has been called up for the matches against Pakistan.

New Talent Joins the Squad

Oliver Peake, who captained Australia in this year's U19 World Cup, along with uncapped all-rounder Liam Scott, have been selected for the ODI series against Pakistan. Additionally, pacer Billy Stanlake makes a return to the national side after a seven-year hiatus. Peake showcased his skills by scoring 234 runs in four innings, including two centuries against the West Indies and England in the semifinal. Scott has had an impressive Sheffield Shield season, taking 28 wickets at an average of 23.25 and scoring 547 runs at an average of 39.07, featuring a century and two fifties.

T20I Squad Selections

Joel Davies has also been included in the T20I squad for the series against Bangladesh in June. The Australian team aims to recover from a disappointing performance at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup earlier this year. The pace attack will include Riley Meredith and Stanlake, alongside Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, and Liam Scott for the Pakistan tour.

Future Focus for Selectors

George Bailey, the Selection Chair, expressed optimism about the opportunities for emerging players in the absence of key figures. He stated, "It is always exciting to see new players get an opportunity to play international cricket and be a part of the national team." He emphasized the importance of blending experienced players with newcomers to create a balanced team for the sub-continent tours.

Captaincy and Squad Details

Mitchell Marsh will lead the Australian side in all white-ball matches against Pakistan and Bangladesh as they prepare for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup next year. Notably, veteran all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has not been included in the T20I squad, making way for Davies's first international call-up. Meanwhile, Cummins, Starc, and Hazlewood will focus on their preparations for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship, which resumes in August.

Australia's ODI and T20I Squads

ODI Squad for Pakistan:

Mitchell Marsh (c), Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Riley Meredith, Oliver Peake, Matthew Renshaw, Tanveer Sangha, Liam Scott, Matt Short, Billy Stanlake, Adam Zampa

ODI Squad for Bangladesh:

Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Matthew Renshaw, Tanveer Sangha, Liam Scott, Adam Zampa

T20I Squad for Bangladesh:

Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Joel Davies, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Riley Meredith, Josh Philippe, Matthew Renshaw, Adam Zampa

Upcoming Match Schedule

Pakistan Series Schedule:

First ODI: May 30, Rawalpindi
Second ODI: June 2, Lahore
Third ODI: June 4, Lahore

Bangladesh Series Schedule:

First ODI: June 9, Dhaka
Second ODI: June 11, Dhaka
Third ODI: June 14, Dhaka
First T20I: June 17, Chattogram
Second T20I: June 19, Chattogram
Third T20I: June 21, Chattogram.