Blues named for Pakistan Tour

Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Josh Philippe and Adam Zampa have all been selected to join 10 members of the World Cup squad travelling to Pakistan. 

Edwards is uncapped at international level but was part of Australia's white-ball squads at times during India's tour earlier in the summer.

All three matches will be played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on January 29, 31 and February 1 (midnight following day AEDT).

Chair of Selectors George Bailey said: 

“The series is a great opportunity for those on the brink of selection and some young players we rate highly for valuable experience with the World Cup group in Pakistan.

“Some are already experienced international players along with Mahli Beardman who has been with the group a number of times and Jack Edwards who joined for the last one-day match against India in Sydney last year.”

Players competing in the remainder of the BBL will join the squad in Pakistan once their tournament is complete.

Australian T20 Squad v Pakistan

Mitchell Marsh (Perth Scorchers/Fremantle Cricket Club) (c)
Sean Abbott (Sydney Sixers/Parramatta District Cricket Club) 
Xavier Bartlett (Brisbane Heat/Gold Coast Cricket Club)
Mahli Beardman (Perth Scorchers/Melville Cricket Club)
Cooper Connolly (Perth Scorchers/ Scarborough Cricket Club)
Ben Dwarshuis (Sydney Sixers/ Sutherland Cricket Club)
Jack Edwards (Sydney Sixers/Manly Warringah Cricket Club)
Cameron Green (Subiaco-Floreat Cricket Club)
Travis Head (Adelaide Strikers/Tea Tree Gully Cricket Club)
Josh Inglis (Perth Scorchers/Joondalup Cricket Club)
Matthew Kuhnemann (Brisbane Heat/Clarence Cricket Club)
Mitch Owen (Hobart Hurricanes/New Town Cricket Club)
Josh Philippe (Sydney Sixers/ Western Suburbs District Cricket Club) 
Matthew Renshaw (Brisbane Heat/Toombul Cricket Club)
Matthew Short (Adelaide Strikers/Northcote Cricket Club)
Marcus Stoinis (Melbourne Stars/Scarborough Cricket Club)
Adam Zampa (Melbourne Renegades/Sutherland Cricket Club)

Qantas T20I tour of Pakistan 2026

First T20I: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, 12am AEDT January 30 (6pm PKT, Jan 29)

Second T20I: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, 12am AEDT February 1 (6pm PKT, Jan 31)

Third T20I: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, 12am AEDT February 2 (6pm PKT, Feb 1)