Australia’s ODI and Test captain, Pat Cummins, is back in action as the world champions prepare to face Pakistan in a three-match ODI series. After taking a break following Australia’s T20 World Cup 2024 campaign, Cummins leads a 14-member squad that blends youthful talent with seasoned experience.
The series is set to take place in November, just before the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. Cummins has had a brief stint in Major League Cricket recently and has been resting for the past two months to ensure he is ready for the challenges ahead.
Key Updates
Squad Announcement: Australia unveiled their squad on the morning of October 14, 2024, featuring Jake Fraser-McGurk, who is looking to establish his place in the ODI setup after making a limited appearance in the T20 series against England.
Rested Players: Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh will miss the series due to paternity leave, providing an opportunity for others to step up.
Australia ODI Squad vs Pakistan
Pat Cummins (C)
Sean Abbott
Cooper Connolly
Jake Fraser-McGurk
Aaron Hardie
Josh Hazlewood
Josh Inglis
Marnus Labuschagne
Glenn Maxwell
Matthew Short
Steve Smith
Mitchell Starc
Marcus Stoinis
Adam Zampa
Fixtures:
First ODI: November 4, 2024, Melbourne
Second ODI: November 8, 2024, Adelaide
Third ODI: November 10, 2024, Perth
Following the ODI series, Australia will focus on a five-match Test series against India, known as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In addition, Australia announced its squad for tour games against India A, which will feature fast bowlers Scott Boland and Michael Neser, along with young batting talent Sam Konstas.
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The upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy promises to be a thrilling contest. Australia is looking to defend its title as reigning World Test Championship champions after its victory over India in the final in 2023. The series could be vital in determining qualification for the next World Test Championship final.
T20 series
A squad for the subsequent T20 series against Pakistan is expected to be named later this month.
Fixtures:
November 14: The Gabba, Brisbane 7pm AEDT
November 16: SCG, 7pm AEDT
November 18: Bellerive Oval, Hobart, 7pm AEDT
