Australia has decided not to include any members from its primary Test squad for the forthcoming Twenty20 series against Pakistan. This strategic choice allows the players to focus on the five-match Test series that will commence against India later this month.

During a packed schedule, Australia is set to engage with Pakistan in a trio of one-day internationals beginning on November 4. This will be swiftly followed by the three-match T20 series starting in Brisbane on November 14. The final match of the T20 series will take place in Hobart on November 18, just four days ahead of the initial Test against India in Perth.

Among the T20 roster, Josh Inglis could potentially step in as an opening batter for the first Test, although candidates like Nathan McSweeney and newcomer Sam Konstas appear to be stronger options, joined by Marcus Harris and Cameron Bancroft as frontrunners.

After returning from injuries, pace bowlers Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, and Spencer Johnson have been reinstated to the white-ball team.

Chairman of selectors George Bailey expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity presented to the players, noting that they have all previously represented Australia in T20 matches. He emphasized the importance of their ongoing development and expressed optimism regarding the return of Bartlett, Johnson, and Ellis to the national selection.

A decision on the captaincy, to replace current skipper Mitch Marsh, is still pending. Potential candidates to lead the team for the matches in Brisbane, Sydney, and Hobart include Inglis, Adam Zampa, or Glenn Maxwell.

Pakistan has also announced its T20 and ODI teams for the upcoming tour of Australia.

The Australian squad is as follows: Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, and Adam Zampa.