SYDNEY: Australia Captain Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the upcoming one-day international series against Pakistan due to an ankle injury, Cricket Australia confirmed on Tuesday.
Wicketkeeper Josh Inglis will take over the captaincy duties for the visiting side during the series.
The three-match ODI series between Pakistan national cricket team and Australia is scheduled to begin on May 30 in Rawalpindi, with the remaining matches set for June 2 and June 4 in Lahore.
According to Cricket Australia, Marsh missed the final match for Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League due to the injury.
Officials said Marsh will remain in Perth for treatment and further medical assessment, with his availability for the upcoming white-ball tour of Bangladesh to be decided later.
Cricket Australia said Inglis will lead the side in Marsh’s absence as the team prepares for the tour of Pakistan.
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Earlier, Cricket excitement is building across the country as Pakistan prepares to host Australia for a highly anticipated three-match ODI series, with the PCB unveiling a refreshed squad and ticket sales officially opening today, igniting fan interest nationwide.
The series, set to be played from 30 May to 4 June in Rawalpindi and Lahore, brings together returning stars, new faces, and a renewed sense of anticipation as both teams gear up for a competitive white-ball contest.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia.
The national selection committee confirmed that Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead the side as captain, with Salman Ali Agha named vice-captain.
