In the act of strategic leadership, Australia appointed a new captain for the third ODI and the upcoming T20I series Pakistan. The decision is part of Cricket Australia’s rotation policy, which aims to manage player workloads and develop leadership opportunities within the team.
The decision to change the white-ball captain after Australia’s thrilling win in the first ODI reflects the selectors’ faith in new talent. Pat CumminsThe Test captain who, along with Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith, will skip the third ODI against Pakistan to focus on the upcoming five-match Test series against India. Pacers Spencer Johnson and Xavier Bartlett have been called up along with wicketkeeper Josh Philippe to strengthen the ODI squad.
New ODI and T20I captain for Australia
The wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Inglis, who has stood out in recent matches, will lead the Australian team for the first time at the international level. He will be in charge during the final ODI against Pakistan at the Perth Stadium and throughout the T20I series.
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Inglis was instrumental in Australia’s successful ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup campaign in India last year and Matthew Wade recently retiredThe 29-year-old now stands as the first-choice wicketkeeper in both limited-over formats.
“Josh is an integral member of the ODI and T20I teams and a highly respected player on and off the field” selection chairman George Bailey said in an official statement on Wednesday.
“He has previously managed Australia A and will bring strong tactical nous and a positive approach to the role.
“Josh will have great support from great players like Matt Short and Adam Zampa, including Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis.”
Australia’s revised squad for ODI series against Pakistan
Pat Cummins (2nd ODI captain), Josh Inglis, (3rd ODI captain), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett (3rd match only), Cooper Connolly, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood (2nd match only), Spencer Johnson (3rd match only), Marnus Labuschagne (2nd match), Glenn Maxwell, Lance Morris, Josh Philipp (3rd match only), Matthew Short, Steve Smith ( 2nd match), Mitchell Starc (2nd match), Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa
