Glenn Maxwell (Image credit: AFP)
NEW DELHI: The National Selection Panel (NSP) has unveiled the Australian men’s T20 squad for the upcoming series against Pakistan, set to take place next month. The selected team includes a mix of seasoned players and emerging talent, aiming to build international experience ahead of a busy season.
Returning from injury, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, and Spencer Johnson will rejoin the T20 setup, marking their comebacks on the international stage.
In light of Australia’s upcoming Test series against India, some members of the Test squad will not be part of the T20 series to allow for focused preparation ahead of the first Test in Perth. T20 squad players who are selected for the Test series will join the Test team following the final T20 match in Hobart.
Chair of Selectors George Bailey commented on the squad selection.
“This group of players has represented Australia in T20 cricket, and we look forward to them further enhancing their international experience in this series. The combination of seasoned players with those in the early stages of their international careers is particularly exciting,” Bailey said.
Bailey added that the return of Bartlett, Johnson, and Ellis is a positive development. “It’s great to have Xavier, Spencer, and Nathan back in the national setup. This series provides them another opportunity to showcase their skills on the international stage, as they have done previously.”
Australian T20 Squad:
Sean Abbott (Sydney Sixers/Parramatta District Cricket Club)
Xavier Bartlett (Brisbane Heat/Gold Coast District Cricket Club)
Cooper Connolly (Perth Scorchers/Scarborough Cricket Club)
Tim David (Hobart Hurricanes/Claremont-Nedlands Cricket Club)
Nathan Ellis (Hobart Hurricanes/Lindisfarne Cricket Club)
Jake Fraser-McGurk (Melbourne Renegades/West Torrens Cricket Club)
Aaron Hardie (Perth Scorchers/Willetton Cricket Club)
Josh Inglis (Perth Scorchers/Joondalup Cricket Club)
Spencer Johnson (Brisbane Heat/West Torrens Cricket Club)
Glenn Maxwell (Melbourne Stars/Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club)
Matthew Short (Adelaide Strikers/Northcote Cricket Club)
Marcus Stoinis (Melbourne Stars/Scarborough Cricket Club)
Adam Zampa (Melbourne Renegades/Sutherland Cricket Club)
