Several key players, including Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett, and Travis Head, will be absent from the upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan starting on May 30. The Australian selectors announced the squads for the white-ball series against Pakistan and Bangladesh, with the aforementioned players staying in India for the ongoing IPL season. The absence of these players will impact their respective IPL teams, with potential playoff appearances looming.
Despite this, Mitchell Marsh, Cameron Green, and Josh Inglis have been named in the squad for the Pakistan series. The selectors believe the squad has a good mix of youth and experience for the upcoming tours. The series against Pakistan will be followed by a tour to Bangladesh for three ODIs and T20Is. The selectors are focused on providing opportunities for players to develop across various conditions and experiences, with an eye on future campaigns.
The Australian squads for the Pakistan and Bangladesh tours have been finalized, with Marsh leading the ODI teams and a blend of experienced and new players making up the squads for both series. The T20I squad for Bangladesh also includes a mix of familiar faces and emerging talent.
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