The reason behind the absence of Australia’s pace attack from the ODI series against Pakistan and Bangladesh has come to light.
According to details, Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said that the absence of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc from the ODI series against Pakistan and Bangladesh is being misunderstood.
The head coach said that the three fast bowlers are being carefully managed in view of the busy schedule ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
The absence of the three star bowlers from Australia’s squad surprised fans even more because they are currently playing in the Indian Premier League.
However, McDonald clarified that the decision was not made by the players themselves, but in consultation with the medical and fitness staff.
He said that by 2027, Australia has to play 20 Test matches, 9 ODIs, and 5 T20 internationals across four continents, therefore it is necessary to balance the workload of the senior fast bowlers.
According to the coach, the players want to play, but the team management is making decisions while keeping their fitness and long-term careers in mind.
McDonald further said that the current break is extremely important for the physical recovery of all three bowlers and for preparation for red-ball cricket so that they can remain fully fit for future major tournaments.
Meanwhile, PCB LIVE has been successfully launched by the Pakistan Cricket Board. Its PCB’s new OTT platform. To promote it special video of national cricketers were also released.
The promotional videos invited the fans to download the app and watch Pakistan vs Australia ODI series.
The series between Australia and Pakistan will begin on May 30. It will be broadcast on PCB live for free.
Fans will be able to watch the matches live on mobile phones, tablets, and other devices.
Matches of national, domestic and women’s cricket will also be available on this platform. Fans can watch matches via the streaming website according to the PCB.
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