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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 Edwards took 15 BBL wickets; Beardman claimed 8 for Perth Scorchers this season
- 2🏆 Uncapped pair earn international debuts against Pakistan in Lahore series
- 3💡 Maxwell, Ellis, Hazlewood, Cummins rested for injury recovery and workload management
- 4🔮 Three T20Is (Jan 29-Feb 1) provide final World Cup preparation before tournament
"Australia have rewarded Big Bash League form by naming Mahli Beardman and Jack Edwards in their squad for the Pakistan T20I series, while several senior players join the group later in Sri Lanka"
Australia has unveiled a 17-man squad for the three-match T20I tour of Pakistan, with uncapped prospects Mahli Beardman and Jack Edwards earning maiden call-ups following stellar BBL campaigns. The selection strategy prioritizes World Cup preparation while managing workloads for senior players ahead of the tournament.
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Edwards has been a standout performer for Sydney Sixers, claiming 15 wickets in the ongoing Big Bash League, while Beardman, just 20 years old, has impressed for Perth Scorchers with eight scalps. Their inclusion reflects Australia's confidence in developing depth across the squad.
Meanwhile, established stars Glenn Maxwell, Nathan Ellis, Tim David, Josh Hazlewood, and Pat Cummins have been rested, with plans to rejoin the squad in Sri Lanka as they recover from injuries and manage workload into the World Cup. This rotation ensures key players arrive fresh for the tournament while giving emerging talent valuable international exposure.
Mitchell Marsh will continue captaining the side, with additional squad members Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Mitch Owen, Josh Phillippe, and Matt Renshaw also included. The three T20Is at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on January 29, 31, and February 1 serve as crucial preparation, with BBL finalists joining once their domestic commitments conclude.
Australia's opening World Cup match looms large, making this series an ideal final tuning opportunity before the tournament begins.
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