Australia have named a new-look XI for the first encounter of upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan. Australia will have a new opening pair in Matthew Short and Jake Fraser-McGurk.

Jake Fraser-McGurk
Speaking to reporters at the iconic venue on Sunday morning, Pat Cummins has confirmed his XI for the first international match of this summer. In place of Cameron Green, Australia have slotted Aaron Hardie in. While Sean Abbott will have another chance to prove his worth. Steve Smith, however, has regained his No. 3 position. 

“What’s great with the T20s and some of the one-day squads recently is seeing some of those new players get opportunities and do well,” Cummins said.

“And a few of us older blokes are still hanging on.

“Jake (Fraser-McGurk) and Aaron Hardie, and these sort of guys in their early 20s feel like one generation kind of past me.

“It’s always nice to see what they’re up to.”

Australia are coming off a 3-2 ODI series victory against England, while Pakistan have not played 50-over cricket since last year’s Cricket World Cup in India.

Australian XI for first ODI against Pakistan :
Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Steve Smith, Josh Inglis (Wicketkeeper), Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, Pat Cummins (Captain), Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa.