AUS vs PAK 2024: Australia squad for ODI series announced; Pat Cummins to lead

On Monday, October 14, the men’s teams for the ODI International Series against Australia and Pakistan were confirmed by the National Selection Panel (NSP). A matchup with India.

In November, Australia will play three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) against Pakistan, followed by three Twenty20 matches. Cricket Australia confirmed that they will make the T20 team announcement when the time is right. Australia A and India A will play each other in two first-class matches at Melbourne and Mackay.

Australian ODI Squad

Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Cooper Connolly, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short (VIC/Northcote Cricket Club), Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, NB: Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head are on paternity leave

“The balance of the squad was focused on that and continuing to focus on preparing individuals for the upcoming Test Summer,” stated Australian Chair of Selectors George Bailey, adding that this is our final ODI series before the Champions Trophy.

“Considering the hurdles of illness and injuries, the one-day team performed admirably in the UK. We see this as a chance to build on that success in anticipation of February in Pakistan,” he added.

Australia A squad

Nathan McSweeney (captain), Cameron Bancroft, Scott Boland, Jordan Buckingham, Cooper Connolly, Ollie Davies, Marcus Harris, Sam Konstas, Nathan McAndrew, Michael Neser, Todd Murphy, Fergus O’Neill (VIC/Melbourne Cricket Club), Jimmy Peirson, Josh Philippe, Corey Rocchiccioli, Mark Steketee, Beau Webster

Hopefully, we’ll deliver strong performances during the summer test: George Bailey, the chief selector

After some of the outstanding performances to begin the Sheffield Shield season, we are quite excited by this squad, said Australian Chair of Selectors George Bailey. We have chosen a team that, as usual with the Australia A selection, we believe will deliver performances that will be impressive for the forthcoming Test summer while also rewarding individuals for their excellent domestic play in positions that we believe are crucial for success abroad.

The selection of Australia A teams is pleasantly difficult, showcasing the depth and quality emerging to support those more experienced players who are nearing international recall.

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Against a formidable Test team aiming to be ready for what promises to be an exciting summer of Test cricket, these youngsters will have a fantastic chance to shine,” Bailey continued.