Prime Minister’s XI squad for India clash announced

Prime Ministers XI. (Photo Source: Cricket Aus)

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Cricket Australia’s National Selection Panel (NSP) have named the squad for the Prime Minister’s XI match against India in Canberra. 

ACT Comet Hanno Jacobs will rub shoulders with Test-capped internationals Scott Boland and Matthew Renshaw when he takes the field for the Prime Minister’s XI. Jacobs, a fast-bowling all-rounder, has represented the ACT Comets for the past four seasons in the Second XI competition.

The squad will reunite former Australian Under-19 teammates Charlie Anderson, Mahli Beardman, Aidan O’Connor and Sam Konstas for the first time since their victorious World Cup campaign in February. Jack Edwards will captain a squad which contains a blend of Australia’s brightest young talent and established international cricketers.

The team will be supported throughout the game by local ACT premier cricketers. The two-day, day/night fixture against India begins on Saturday, 30 November 2024 at Manuka Oval. The match will see India play under lights with the pink Kookaburra ball ahead of the NRMA Insurance Day Night Test Match at Adelaide Oval.

The Prime Minister’s XI squad to play India:

Jack Edwards (C), Charlie Anderson, Mahli Beardman, Scott Boland, Jack Clayton, Aidan O’Connor, Ollie Davies, Jayden Goodwin, Sam Harper, Hanno Jacobs, Sam Konstas, Lloyd Pope, Matt Renshaw, Jem Ryan

India, one of the best sides in world cricket: PM Albanese

“The Prime Minister’s XI has a rich history within Australian Cricket, and I am delighted to confirm the squad for this summer’s match against India,” Australia PM Anthony Albanese told.

“Taking on India, one of the best sides in world cricket featuring the likes of Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant, will be an amazing experience for the squad, particularly knowing that millions of fans around the globe will be watching the match,” the PM added.

“I want to thank Jack Edwards for taking on the role of captain and look forward to watching him lead a side which will compete strongly while remaining true to the traditions and values of the Prime Minister’s XI,” he concluded.

Opportunity to impress against a strong Indian team: George Bailey

“The squad contains a mix of experience combined with some promising emerging players in Australian cricket. The Prime Minister’s XI match presents an opportunity for a highly talented squad to impress against a strong Indian team in their only pink-ball hit out prior to the second Test,” said formerly cricketer and chief selector George Bailey.

“We are utilising the opportunity to maintain Scott Boland’s match fitness in his preparations as part of the Test squad. We thank the Prime Minister for his input into the squad which sees some of the country’s most exciting young cricketers mixed with some highly experienced players,” Bailey added.

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