Australia’s explosive batsman Tim David has suffered a minor setback ahead of the T20 World Cup, but team management is confident he will be fully ready for the tournament. David, who is recovering from a hamstring injury, experienced a minor setback during his recovery last week. However, no serious injury has been reported. Australian selectors have clarified that David is on track to be fit for the start of the World Cup.
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In addition to Tim David, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood will also miss the three-match T20 series against Pakistan, which begins at the end of the month. Along with Cummins, David, and Hazlewood, Glenn Maxwell and Nathan Ellis will also be out of the squad. The selectors want these players to have adequate time before the World Cup.
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Australia’s chairman of selection committee, George Bailey, clarified the situation. He said, “Tim David suffered a minor setback last week and was unable to complete a running session, but an examination revealed no impairment. This was simply due to an increased workload. He is still on track for the start of the tournament.”
A clear plan has also been made for Pat Cummins. Cummins, who is suffering from a lumbar stress injury, may join the team a little late in the World Cup. According to George Bailey, if all goes well, Pat will join the team around the third or fourth match of the tournament.
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Meanwhile, the Pakistan tour has provided a significant opportunity for young players. 20-year-old fast bowler Mahli Beardman and all-rounder Jack Edwards have been included in the squad for the T20 series in Lahore. Both players could make their international debuts. Beardman had a stellar performance for the Perth Scorchers, and Edwards for the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League.
Beardman took eight wickets in the BBL this season, while Edwards took 15. Edwards has previously been part of the ODI squad against India. The selectors believe this series is a great opportunity for young and frontline players to prove themselves before the World Cup.
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Ten players from Australia’s T20 World Cup squad will travel to Pakistan. Players who played in the BBL final will join the team after the tournament concludes. Selectors have also indicated that players like Sean Abbott or Ben Dwarshuis could be added to the World Cup squad as traveling reserves.
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The T20Is between Australia and Pakistan will be played in Lahore from January 29 to February 1. Australia will play their first T20 World Cup match against Ireland in Colombo on February 11.
