Which Australian players are missing from the Pakistan T20 series?

Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Tim David are not part of the squad for the T20 series in Pakistan.

Who are the new players in Australia's T20 squad for Pakistan?

Mahli Beardman and Jack Edwards, who have impressed in the Big Bash League, have been included.

When will Australia play their first T20I against Pakistan?

The first T20I against Pakistan is scheduled for January 30, 2026, in Lahore.

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Pakistan T20s: Stars Rested, New Talent Gets Chance

20 Jan

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Summary

Top Australian players rested for Pakistan T20 series.
New Big Bash League talents Beardman and Edwards receive call-ups.
Focus shifts to World Cup preparation with key players joining squad in Sri Lanka.

Pakistan T20s: Stars Rested, New Talent Gets Chance

Australia has announced a 17-player squad for their upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan, commencing January 30 in Lahore. Notably, senior players Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Tim David have been omitted to focus on World Cup preparations.

These prominent cricketers will instead link up with the World Cup squad in Sri Lanka, where they will prepare for their league-stage opener against Ireland on February 11. The Pakistan series squad sees the inclusion of promising Big Bash League talents, including fast bowler Mahli Beardman and versatile player Jack Edwards, neither of whom have made their international debut yet.

Medical staff anticipate Hazlewood and David will be fit for the World Cup opener. However, a more cautious approach is being taken with Cummins, who is recovering from back stress fractures, with the aim of having him available for the latter stages of the tournament. All three matches against Pakistan are scheduled to be held at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.