AUS vs PAK 2024: Australia squad for ODI series announced, Pat Cummins to lead

The National Selection Panel (NSP) on Monday, October 14, confirmed men’s squads for the ODI International Series against Pakistan and Australia A games against India. 

Australia are set to cross swords in three ODI matches against Pakistan in November, followed by three T20 games. The T20 squad will be announced in due course, Cricket Australia confirmed. Meanwhile, Australia A will be facing off India A in two first-class matches in Mackay and Melbourne.

Australian ODI Squad

Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Cooper Connolly, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short (VIC/Northcote Cricket Club), Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, NB: Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head are on paternity leave 

Australian Chair of Selectors George Bailey said, “This is our last ODI series before the Champions Trophy and the balance of the squad was focussed on that as well as continuing to focus on preparation of individuals for the upcoming Test Summer.

“The one-day side had a great result in the UK particularly given illness and injury challenges. We view this is an opportunity to expand on that achievement in preparation for next February in Pakistan,” he further said.  

Australia A squad

Nathan McSweeney (captain), Cameron Bancroft, Scott Boland, Jordan Buckingham, Cooper Connolly, Ollie Davies, Marcus Harris, Sam Konstas, Nathan McAndrew, Michael Neser, Todd Murphy, Fergus O’Neill (VIC/Melbourne Cricket Club), Jimmy Peirson, Josh Philippe, Corey Rocchiccioli, Mark Steketee, Beau Webster

Hope to present compelling performances for Test summer: Chief selector George Bailey

Australian Chair of Selectors George Bailey said, “We are really excited by this squad, particularly after some of the tremendous performances to start the Sheffield Shield season. As always with Australia A selection, we have picked a side we hope can present performances which are compelling for the upcoming Test summer, whilst also rewarding players for strong domestic form in roles we see as being important further afield.”

“Australia A squads are pleasingly challenging to select which highlights the depth and talent coming through to accompany those more senior players on the edge of international recall. It will be a great opportunity for these players to shine against a strong Test nation looking to prepare for what is going to be a captivating summer of Test cricket,” Bailey added.