Australia is gearing up for the T20 World Cup with a three-match white-ball series against Pakistan. In the absence of key players, rising stars like Mahli Beardman, Jack Edwards, and Matthew Renshaw will have a chance to prove themselves. Fringe players like Sean Abbott, Mitch Owen, and Ben Dwarshuis will also aim to impress for a potential World Cup call-up. Pakistan and Australia will kick off the series in Lahore on Thursday. Mahli Beardman’s impressive performance in the Big Bash League has earned him a spot in the Australian squad. Cooper Connolly will aim to fill Glenn Maxwell’s shoes in the middle order. Babar Azam’s selection in Pakistan’s squad despite his Big Bash struggles raises questions, while the pressure mounts on Australia’s top order to perform without Steve Smith. Jack Edwards’ meteoric rise continues as he earns a maiden T20 call-up for the Pakistan tour. The series will be crucial for players to stake their claim for the T20 World Cup squad.
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