Australia Names T20 Squad for Pakistan Series

Australia has decided to rest all first-choice Test XI players for the upcoming T20 series against Pakistan to focus on preparing for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. The T20 series, which starts after three ODIs on November 4, includes a third match on November 18, just days before the first Test match. Notable absentees from the T20 squad are Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, while uncapped Josh Inglis is the only player who might be considered for the Test team. The squad includes returning players Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, and Spencer Johnson, who have recovered from injuries. No captain has been officially announced yet, but potential candidates include Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, and Adam Zampa. The selection emphasizes a mix of experienced players and those newer to international cricket, reflecting a strategy to build depth ahead of the critical Test series.