AUS vs PAK 2024: Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Josh Philippe included in squad for third ODI against Pakistan

Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson and Josh Philippe. (Photo Source: Twitter/X)

Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson and Josh Philippe have been brought into the Australian men’s squad for the third ODI against Pakistan in Perth.

Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith will not play the third game to finalise preparations for the Border Gavaskar Trophy.

Bartlett, Johnson and Philippe join Lance Morris who was brought into the ODI squad in Melbourne to allow Hazlewood to play in the Sheffield Shield as part of his Test preparation.

Hazlewood joined the squad in Adelaide for the second ODI. Bartlett is also in Adelaide as a travelling reserve for the second match.

‘Josh is an integral member of the ODI and T20I teams’ : George Bailey on skipper for 3rd ODI 

Josh Inglis will be captain for the third ODI and the T20 Series. He becomes Australia’s 30th ODI captain and 14th T20I captain in the absence of Pat Cummins and Mitchell Marsh.

Chair of Selectors, George Bailey said: “Josh is an integral member of the ODI and T20I teams and a highly respected player on and off the field. He has led Australia A previously and will bring strong tactical nous and a positive approach to the role.

“Josh will receive great support from the likes of Matt Short and Adam Zampa, along with senior players including Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis.”

In the first ODI, Australia beat Pakistan by two wickets, and Mitchell Starc became the Player of the Match with three wickets. It was a fine start for the hosts and they look to dominate the visitors in the second ODI which will take place at Adelaide Oval on November 8.

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