Australia announces white-ball squad for Pakistan tour

Australia has announced its 16-member white-ball squad for the historic tour of Pakistan. 

According to details, Aaron Finch has been named as a captain of the team. Australia are taking a full-strength Test squad on their first Pakistan tour in 24 years, with three subsequent one-day internationals (ODI) and one Twenty20 match.

As per squad, several big names including David Warner, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell are giving the series a miss. Hence, in David’s absence, Ben McDermott will continue as Finch’s opening partner.  

Moreover, Matthew Wade hasn’t been included as only one T20I will be played in the entire tour. 

“We have picked a talented and versatile squad with a number of challenges to juggle," said chair of selectors George Bailey.

The tour is Australia’s first in Pakistan since 1998.

Cricket-enthusiast Pakistan have struggled to entice foreign sides back following a deadly terror attack on the Sri Lanka Test side in 2009. 

The Test squad, however, is due to leave for Pakistan at the weekend.  

Australia’s ODI and T20 squad 

Aaron Finch (c), Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff, Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Ben McDermott, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa