Australia’s Mitchell Marsh in motion throughout a match towards England on September 24, 2024. — ReutersÂ
Australia suffered a giant blow forward of the upcoming three-match one-day worldwide (ODI) collection towards Pakistan as captain Mitchell Marsh was dominated out with an ankle damage.
Wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis will lead the Australian facet in Pakistan within the absence of Marsh.
Marsh, who additionally missed the ultimate match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season with Lucknow Tremendous Giants, will stay in Perth for remedy and additional medical evaluation.
Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed {that a} choice on his availability for the upcoming Bangladesh white-ball tour might be made at a later stage.
The three-match ODI collection between Pakistan and Australia is scheduled from Might 30 to June 4. The opening fixture might be performed in Rawalpindi, whereas the remaining two matches will happen at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.
In an extra growth, Australia are anticipated handy a world debut to rising pacer Ollie Peake as they modify their squad in Marsh’s absence.
This collection marks Australia’s return to Pakistan for a 50-over bilateral tour since their final ODI go to in March–April 2022, when Pakistan secured a 2-1 collection victory on residence soil.
Earlier this 12 months, Australia additionally toured Pakistan for a three-match T20I collection in January–February, the place the hosts accomplished a 3-0 clear sweep at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.
Up to date Australia’s squad for ODI collection: Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Inexperienced, Josh Inglis (c/wk), Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Riley Meredith, Ollie Peake, Matthew Renshaw, Tanveer Sangha, Liam Scott, Matt Brief, Billy Stanlake and Adam Zampa.
Australia ODI tour of Pakistan schedule:
Might 30: 1st ODI, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
June 2: 2nd ODI, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
June 4: third ODI, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
