Australia announce squad for Pakistan T20 series ahead of World Cup

Jake Beddard

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As preparations continue for next month's T20 World Cup, Australia have announced a 17-man squad for their tour of Pakistan later this month, which will see the countries face-off in three T20 internationals.

10 of the 17 players will be part of Australia's World Cup squad, with the tournament set to take place in India and Sri Lanka.

Mahli Beardman and Jack Edwards are among the fresh faces announced, after strong campaigns in the Big Bash for the Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers respectively.

Notable absentees include Tim David, Glenn Maxwell and Pat Cummins, who have been left out as they look to freshen up ahead of the World Cup.

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FULL 17-MAN SQUAD 

 

  • Mitchell Marsh (c)

  • Sean Abbott

  • Xavier Bartlett

  • Mahli Beardman

  • Cooper Connolly

  • Ben Dwarshuis

  • Jack Edwards

  • Cameron Green

  • Travis Head

  • Josh Inglis

  • Matthew Kuhnemann

  • Mitch Owen

  • Josh Philippe

  • Matthew Renshaw

  • Matthew Short

  • Marcus Stoinis

  • Adam Zampa

The opening match of the series will take place at 12:00 a.m. AEDT on January 30.

Australia's opening match of the World Cup will come against Ireland on February 11. 

Staff Writer