Australia T20I squad for Pakistan tour announced; Steve Smith axed despite stunning BBL form

Australia is set to tour Pakistan for a three-match T20I series against Pakistan later this month. Australian selectors have stuck to the core that has been a part of the squad for the last couple of years, with some new additions.

Former Australian captain Steve Smith has been overlooked despite his heroics in the ongoing BBL season. This article provides details about Australia’s squad for the upcoming series.

Australia T20 squad for Pakistan tour announced; Steve Smith axed despite stunning BBL form

The Big Story

Former Australian captain Steve Smith hasn’t been picked in Australia’s squad for the three-match T20I series against Australia.

Smith has had a wonderfull start to his BBL capaign with a record breaking century against the Thunder a match which was highly talked about

The Core

The 17-member squad will be led by Mitchell Marsh and comprises familiar names that have been a part of the Australia T20I set-up in the last couple of years.

Australia T20I squad for Pakistan tour:

Mitch Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitch Owen, Josh Philippe, Matthew Renshaw, Matt Short, Marcus Stonis, Adam Zampa

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