On 14 October 2024, Cricket Australia unveiled its 14-member squad for the three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Pakistan. This series, set to begin on 4 November at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, will serve as Australia’s final preparation before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, to be held in Pakistan. The series will also mark the return of captain Pat Cummins, who missed recent tours but is now back to lead the team.
The Australian squad will be without Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head, both on paternity leave. Meanwhile, promising young players like Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matthew Short have retained their places, signaling Australia’s focus on developing future talent. Marcus Stoinis also returns to the team after an extended absence, filling in as Cameron Green has been ruled out for six months due to a back injury.
The selection panel, led by George Bailey, emphasized the importance of this series in building momentum for the Champions Trophy. The team will face Pakistan in three ODIs, followed by a three-match T20I series scheduled between 14 and 18 November.
The series will kick off with the first ODI on 4 November in Melbourne, followed by the second game on 8 November in Adelaide, and the final match on 10 November in Perth. This tour is expected to be crucial for Australia as they fine-tune their squad for upcoming tournaments,
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