In a massive development, Cricket Australia (CA) has named the star opening batsman, Travis Head, as the new captain of the Australia National Cricket Team ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.
However, permanent captaincy has not been handed to Travis Head, and he will just be serving as the team captain in the T20I series opener against the Pakistan National Cricket Team.
Mitchell Marsh rested as Travis Head gets Australia captaincy
The Australia National Cricket Team are currently in Pakistan for a three-match T20I series, which will offer them good preparations ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by India and Australia.
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The first match of the series between the teams is set to be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Thursday, January 29.
A few hours before the match, the Aussies have announced their playing XI for the game, and it features a massive surprise
Mitchell Marsh is not named the skipper; instead, Travis Head will be leading the team. Marsh has been provided with rest ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, as just a few days back, he finished his BBL stint.
In another major development, Mahli Beardman and Jack Edwards are set to make their international debuts in the first T20I against Pakistan, while Matthew Renshaw will be playing his first T20I
Australia Playing XI for 1st T20I vs Pakistan:
Travis Head (C), Matthew Short, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe, Jack Edwards, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Mahli Beardman
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