LAHORE (Kashmir English): Three uncapped Australian players are part of the Australian squad coming to Pakistan for a white-ball series.
Australia will use the upcoming tours of Pakistan and Bangladesh to test their depth after including three potential debutants in the squads, selectors said.
All-rounder Liam Scott has been included in the ODI squads for Pakistan and Bangladesh, with Victoria batter Ollie Peake joining him in the Pakistan squad.
T20 specialist Joel Davies is part of the squad for three T20Is in Chattogram, Bangladesh, starting on June 17.
Mitchell Marsh will captain all squads, with Australia to play three ODIs against Pakistan in Lahore and Rawalpindi from May 30 before leaving for Bangladesh for three ODIs in Dhaka in the run-up to the T20 series.
Australian selector
“It’s always exciting to see new players get an opportunity to play international cricket and be a part of the national team,” selector George Bailey said in a statement.
“The blend of experienced players coupled with new or returning players will provide a nice mix for these subcontinent tours.”
Fast bowlers Riley Meredith and Billy Stanlake return for the Pakistan ODIs, while spinner Tanveer Sangha was named in both 50-over squads.
Meredith will also remain with the group for the T20 leg in Bangladesh.
Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis and Xavier Bartlett will join the Australian squad for the Bangladesh ODIs after their Indian Premier League commitments. They will replace Peake, Stanlake, Meredith and Matt Short.
Left-arm quick Spencer Johnson returns for the T20 component along with Aaron Hardie.
