Josh Inglis Named Interim Captain for Australia’s T20I Series Against Pakistan

Leadership Role for Inglis

Inglis, 29, is set to become Australia’s 14th T20I captain and 30th ODI captain. Despite not having captained at the BBL level, Inglis was chosen for his leadership potential and tactical understanding. He previously led Australia’s Prime Minister's XI in a first-class match against the West Indies in 2022.

Selector George Bailey praised Inglis, stating, "Josh is an integral member of the ODI and T20I teams and a highly respected player on and off the field. He will bring strong tactical nous and a positive approach to the role."

Squad Changes and Coaching Adjustments

Australia’s squad for the third ODI and T20I series includes several fresh faces:

• Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, and Josh Philippe have been added to the ODI squad.
• Lance Morris remains with the team as cover, though he was in Melbourne for a Sheffield Shield match.
• The T20I squad features notable inclusions like Tim David and Cooper Connolly.

The coaching staff will also see changes, with assistant coach Andre Borovec taking charge of the T20I series. Former Australian batter Brad Hodge will join as an assistant coach, while Matthew Wade will step in as interim fielding and keeping coach.

Australia’s Upcoming Schedule

With a packed cricketing calendar, the focus remains on balancing player workloads while maintaining competitiveness. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India looms large, with key players like Cummins, Smith, Hazlewood, and Labuschagne prioritizing preparations.

Australia’s ODI squad vs. Pakistan:

• Pat Cummins (capt), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Lance Morris, Josh Philippe, Matthew Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa

Australia’s T20I squad vs. Pakistan:

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

The series offers a platform for Inglis and other emerging talents to showcase their skills while Australia’s senior players prepare for the pivotal Test matches ahead.