Australia forced into captaincy shuffle for Pakistan series

Australia have been dealt a setback for their upcoming ODI series against Pakistan, with Mitchell Marsh ruled out due to an ankle injury.

In Marsh’s absence, wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis will captain Australia during the three-match series in Pakistan, which begins on May 30.

The all-rounder, who was in excellent form during the recent Indian Premier League season with 563 runs from 13 matches at a strike rate of 163.18, will remain in Perth for further assessment and treatment.

Following their tour of Pakistan, Australia will then travel to Bangladesh for a white-ball tour featuring both ODIs and T20Is, with Marsh’s availability for that tour yet to be confirmed.

Marsh is the latest of the big names among the Australian ranks to miss the upcoming series, with the pace troika of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc not featuring as well.

Australia squad for Pakistan ODIs: Josh Inglis (c), Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Riley Meredith, Oliver Peake, Matthew Renshaw, Tanveer Sangha, Liam Scott, Matt Short, Billy Stanlake, Adam Zampa

Pakistan series schedule:

First ODI: May 30, Rawalpindi 
Second ODI: June 2, Lahore
Third ODI: June 4, Lahore