8 months ago
Australia Announces Pakistan T20I Squad Without Tim David, Glenn Maxwell
Australia has picked a team of 17 players for a series of three T20 cricket matches against Pakistan.
Some important players like Tim David and Pat Cummins are not in the team because they are hurt.
Others, like Glenn Maxwell, are resting.
Two new players, Mahli Beardman and Jack Edwards, have been added to the team because they played well in a local cricket league.
The series starts on January 29 in Lahore.
The team is also getting ready for the T20 World Cup, which starts on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.
Pat Cummins will miss the first match but will join later, and Tim David is expected to be ready for the World Cup despite a minor setback in his recovery.
Australia announced a 17-member T20I squad for the Pakistan series starting January 29 in Lahore.
Key players Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, and Tim David are missing due to injuries.
Glenn Maxwell and Nathan Ellis have been rested for the series.
Mahli Beardman and Jack Edwards have been called up for their strong performances in the Big Bash League.
The series serves as preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup, starting February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.
- Who
- Australia national cricket team
- What
- Announced a 17-member T20I squad for Pakistan series
- Where
- Lahore, Pakistan
- When
- January 29, 2026
- Why
- To prepare for the T20I series and upcoming T20 World Cup
Inclusion of New Players
Resting and Injuring Key Players
New Call-Ups
Inclusion of New Players
Mahli Beardman and Jack Edwards have been called up for their strong performances in the Big Bash League.
Resting and Injuring Key Players
Key players Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, and Tim David are missing due to injuries, while Glenn Maxwell and Nathan Ellis have been rested.
Key facts
- Series
- Three-match T20I series against Pakistan
- Start Date
- January 29, 2026
- Venue
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Injured Players
- Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, Tim David
- Rested Players
- Glenn Maxwell, Nathan Ellis
- New Call-Ups
- Mahli Beardman, Jack Edwards
- World Cup Start Date
- February 7, 2026
- World Cup Hosts
- India and Sri Lanka
- Cummins' Availability
- Will join the squad after the second group-stage match against Zimbabwe on February 13
- David's Recovery
- On track for the start of the tournament despite a minor setback
Timeline
Cummins skips warm-ups, back injury worsens.
Determination to play Ashes series exacerbates injury.
Injury worsens, Cummins withdraws from Pakistan series.
Misses Ashes, now T20 World Cup start in doubt.
Cummins out for 2026 T20 World Cup opener in India.
Quotes
George Bailey
Australia's chief selector
“It’s a great problem to have. He’s (Smith) playing incredibly well, as he has done in the BBL for the past couple of years, in a position where we already have good coverage. I’d hate to put a line through Steve and say he couldn’t bat anywhere else, because he’s proven his ability to do that on a number of occasions.”
thestatesman.com
“Like nearly every tournament that we head to, particularly when it’s a really busy time of the year, it’s very much about working with individuals to make sure they get the best preparation possible so that when they do join that World Cup squad, they’re ready to perform.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
Pat Cummins Ruled Out Of Australia's Opening T20 World Cup Fixtures; Injury Forces Seamer To Be Benched
Cummins to miss T20 WC opener; Tim David on track despite minor setback, confirms Bailey
Cummins to miss T20 World Cup opener; Hazlewood, Tim David on track: Bailey
No Tim David, Glenn Maxwell As Australia Announces Squad For Pakistan T20I Series
Confirmed! Pat Cummins To Miss Start Of 2026 T20 World Cup In India
Australia rest Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood from Pakistan T20 series - Telegraph India
Australia Dealt Heavy Blow As Pat Cummins Ruled Out Of First Two Matches Of T20 World Cup
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