Australia's New Faces in Upcoming ODI and T20I Series Against Pakistan and Bangladesh

Australia's Squad Changes for Upcoming Series

Melbourne [Australia], May 11: Australia 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 talent from the recent U19 World Cup has been called up.

Oliver Peake, who captained Australia in this year's U19 World Cup, along with uncapped all-rounder Liam Scott, has been included in the squad for the ODIs against Pakistan. Additionally, pacer Billy Stanlake makes a return to the national side after a seven-year hiatus, as reported by the ICC.

During the U19 World Cup, Peake amassed 234 runs in four innings, featuring two centuries against the West Indies and England in the semifinal. Meanwhile, Scott has had an impressive Sheffield Shield season with South Australia, taking 28 wickets in 10 matches at an average of 23.25, alongside scoring 547 runs at an average of 39.07, which includes a century and two fifties.

Joel Davies has also been selected for the T20Is against Bangladesh in June, as Australia 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, joining Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, and Liam Scott for the Pakistan tour.

Selection Chair George Bailey 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,” as quoted by the ICC.

Bailey emphasized the importance of blending experienced players with newcomers, which he believes will create a balanced team for the sub-continent tours. He added, “Continuing to provide opportunities for players to develop across a broad range of conditions and experiences is important and will continue to be a focus over the next 18 months to two years.”

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, allowing Davies to make his international debut.

Starc, Cummins, and Hazlewood are expected to utilize this time to gear up for a busy schedule in Australia’s ICC World Test Championship campaign, which resumes in August.

Australia's ODI squad for Pakistan includes: 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.

Australia's ODI squad for Bangladesh features: 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.

Australia's T20I squad for Bangladesh includes: 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 schedule for the Pakistan series:

First ODI: May 30, Rawalpindi

Second ODI: June 2, Lahore

Third ODI: June 4, Lahore

Upcoming schedule for the Bangladesh series:

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.