Australia Squad for Pakistan T20 Series 2024 | Test players to miss T20s, focus on Border Gavaskar Trophy

The National Selection Panel (NSP) has unveiled the Australian men’s squad for the upcoming T20 International Series against Pakistan, scheduled from November 4 to November 18. The 14-member squad showcases both seasoned and emerging talents as Australia prepares for this competitive series, balancing experience with new energy.

Australian T20 Squad:

• Sean Abbott
• Xavier Bartlett
• Cooper Connolly
• Tim David
• Nathan Ellis
• Jake Fraser-McGurk
• Aaron Hardie
• Josh Inglis
• Spencer Johnson
• Glenn Maxwell
• Matthew Short
• Marcus Stoinis
• Adam Zampa

Three players — Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, and Spencer Johnson — make notable returns following their recovery from injuries. Their re-entry into the T20 setup signals renewed strength in Australia's bowling department, as they aim to showcase their capabilities on the international stage.

Test Players Absent to Prepare for Border Gavaskar Trophy

Several players from Australia’s Test squad will sit out this T20 series, as they focus on preparations for the Border Gavaskar Trophy series against India in Perth. However, any player chosen for both the T20 series and the Test squad will join the Test camp immediately following the final T20 match on November 18 in Hobart.

Selectors Excited by the Squad’s Depth and Balance

Chair of Selectors George Bailey expressed optimism for the squad’s dynamic, which combines established players with those earlier in their international careers. "This group of players have all represented Australia in T20 cricket, so we look forward to them continuing to enhance their international experience throughout this series,” said Bailey. "We are excited by the mix of experience combined with those closer to the start of their international journeys.”

Bailey also emphasized the excitement around having Bartlett, Johnson, and Ellis back, highlighting this series as a chance for them to re-establish their roles in the national lineup: "It’s another opportunity for them to continue to show their ability on the international stage, as they have done in the past."

Australia vs Pakistan T20 Schedule:

• November 14 – T20I, The Gabba, Brisbane
• November 16 – T20I, SCG, Sydney
• November 18 – T20I, Bellerive Oval, Hobart

With a mix of seasoned T20 players and emerging talent, this squad is set to bring excitement to Australia’s T20 campaign against Pakistan, promising fans an engaging series.