Ollie Peake and Liam Scott Earn First Australia Call-Ups
Teenage batting sensation Ollie Peake has moved closer to an international debut after being named in Australia's squad for a three-match ODI series against Pakistan starting on 30 May. The 19-year-old, who has captained Australia's Under-19 side, is set to become the nation's youngest men's ODI specialist batter if he takes the field.
All-rounder Liam Scott, 25, has also received his first call-up to Australia's white-ball squads. However, veteran T20 all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis have been omitted from the touring parties.
Tour Schedule and Squad Details
Australia will play three ODIs against Pakistan in Rawalpindi and Lahore from 30 May before traveling to Bangladesh in June for three ODIs in Dhaka and three T20s in Chattogram. ODI captain Pat Cummins and fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc will miss the tours to rest after participating in the Indian Premier League. T20 captain Mitchell Marsh will lead the ODI team in Cummins' absence.
Maxwell and Stoinis, both part of Australia's squad that failed to advance from the group stage at the T20 World Cup earlier this year, have been dropped.
Peake's Opportunity and Senior Returns
Peake will be introduced to senior international cricket during the Pakistan leg of the tour. He will not feature in the Bangladesh matches, where several senior players return after their IPL stints, including Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, and Ben Dwarshuis.
Left-arm spinning all-rounder Joel Davies, 22, has been named in the T20 squad for the first time.
"It's always exciting to see new players get an opportunity to play international cricket and be a part of the national team," national selection chair George Bailey said. "The blend of experienced players coupled with new or returning players will provide a nice mix for these subcontinent tours."
Full Squads
Australia squad for Pakistan ODIs: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Riley Meredith, Oliver Peake, Matthew Renshaw, Tanveer Sangha, Liam Scott, Matt Short, Billy Stanlake, Adam Zampa.
Australia squad for Bangladesh ODIs: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Matthew Renshaw, Tanveer Sangha, Liam Scott, Adam Zampa.
Australia squad for Bangladesh T20s: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Joel Davies, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Riley Meredith, Josh Philippe, Matthew Renshaw, Adam Zampa.
