Australia rests Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood for England series

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 01:31 · Archive

Australia has rested test captain Pat Cummins and fast bowlers Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood from the upcoming ODI and T20 series against England. The pace trio were not named in either squad on Monday as selectors prioritise their recovery ahead of a punishing schedule.

Australia will play three ODIs and five T20 internationals against England, followed by four Tests against New Zealand and five in India. Chair of selectors George Bailey said the team will have been on the road for more than 100 days from when test players assemble in Perth through to the conclusion of the 150th anniversary Test against England.

Key batsmen Travis Head, Matthew Renshaw, Josh Inglis, Cooper Connolly and allrounder Cameron Green will be managed through the T20 series following their long tours to Zimbabwe and South Africa. Bailey said each player's build-up to the New Zealand series would be carefully planned and focused on individual physical and mental preparation.

Rising Western Australian pace bowler Mahli Beardman will make his national one-day debut after playing one T20 for Australia, with Bailey praising his recent performances for Australia A.

How it is being reported

• Star pace trio rested from Australia's ODI, T20 squadsAustralian cricket selectors have opted to rest several big guns for the upcoming T20 and one-day international series against England.Perth Now · 2 Nov, 00:57
• Star pace trio rested from Australia's ODI, T20 squadsAustralian cricket selectors have opted to rest several big guns for the upcoming T20 and one-day international series against England.The West Australian · 2 Nov, 00:57

In this story: Pat Cummins · Mitchell Starc · Josh Hazlewood · Australia · England · George Bailey · Mahli Beardman · New Zealand

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