Josh Inglis Named Australia White-Ball Captain

Josh Inglis has been appointed as the interim captain for Australia’s ODI and T20 series against Pakistan, stepping in for Pat Cummins and Mitchell Marsh, who are unavailable due to rest and paternity leave, respectively. This marks Inglis's first captaincy role at the international level, making him the 30th ODI skipper and 14th T20I captain for Australia. The team is undergoing significant changes as several key players, including Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood, Labuschagne, and Smith, will miss the upcoming matches to prepare for the five-Test series against India starting November 22. Selectors have called up players like Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, and Josh Philippe to strengthen the squad. Inglis's leadership is supported by experienced players such as Glenn Maxwell and Adam Zampa, and he aims to bring a positive approach to the role. Australia currently leads the ODI series against Pakistan 1-0 after a recent two-wicket victory in Melbourne.