New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Though Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis and Steve Smith have been left out of Australia’s T20I series in Bangladesh, chief selector George Bailey has insisted the trio have ‘not been dropped’ and remain in contention for future assignments in the shortest format.The trio, along with Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, were notable absentees from the 16‑member squad announced for the three‑match T20I series to be played in Dhaka on June 17, 19 and 21.Cummins and Hazlew…
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New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Australia’s chief selector George Bailey provided an update on Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Tim David’s participation in the T20 World Cup, saying Test and ODI captain Cummins will miss the opener while, David will be ready for the start of the tournament, despite a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury.Cummins, who was rested for the upcoming three T20Is against Pakistan, will not travel to Sri Lanka before the World Cup, as Bailey said the pacer would …
Melbourne, Jan 19 (IANS) Australia have announced a squad for the T20I series against Pakistan, starting on January 31 in Lahore, with Mahli Beardman and Jack Edwards included in the 17-player touring group following their performance in the Big Bash League.The series is a prelude to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India. Australia will travel from Pakistan to Sri Lanka following the three matches to prepare for the first World Cup game against Ireland in Colombo. There are 10 mem…
Sydney, Jan 3 (IANS) Australia chairman of selectors, George Bailey, expressed confidence that Hazlewood and Tim David would be ready in time for the World Cup and remained hopeful that a scan for Pat Cummins scheduled for the end of January would bring encouraging news after his Ashes workload. Australia are prepared to take a calculated risk over Pat Cummins’ availability at the upcoming T20 World Cup, with selectors open to carrying the captain through the early stages of the tournament if …
Melbourne, Jan 1 (IANS) Pace duo Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood and middle-order batter Tim David have been named in Australia’s provisional 15-player squad for the T20 World Cup despite injury concerns.Cummins has played just one international match since suffering a lumbar stress injury in July, when he featured in the Ashes-securing third Ashes Test in Adelaide. A scan on Pacer’s back later this month will determine whether he will be right for the tournament.Hazlewood missed the entire Ashes…