Cricket Australia announced the squads for the upcoming limited-overs and Test series against Pakistan and Bangladesh on Tuesday. In a significant move, explosive all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been dropped from the T20I squad for the series against Pakistan and Bangladesh, with selectors opting for a fresh approach in the shortest format.
Maxwell omitted from T20Is
Glenn Maxwell, who has been a mainstay in Australia's limited-overs setup for over a decade, was left out of the 15-member T20I squad. The selectors cited the need to build a new-look team ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. Maxwell last played a T20I in February 2025 and has struggled for consistent form in the format recently. His omission paves the way for younger players to stake a claim.
T20I squad for Pakistan and Bangladesh
The T20I squad will be led by Mitchell Marsh, who continues as captain in the absence of Pat Cummins. The squad includes several fresh faces, with Josh Inglis, Tim David, and Marcus Stoinis providing experience. Uncapped players like all-rounder Aaron Hardie and spinner Tanveer Sangha have been included. The full T20I squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Hazlewood, Spencer Johnson, Glenn Maxwell (omitted), Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Swepson, Tanveer Sangha, David Warner.
Test squad for Pakistan series
Pat Cummins returns as Test captain for the two-match series against Pakistan, which will be played in Australia. The Test squad sees the return of opener Usman Khawaja, who missed the previous series due to injury. Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, and Travis Head form the core of the batting lineup. The pace attack includes Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Scott Boland. The Test squad: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc.
Series schedule
Australia will first host Pakistan for two Tests in December 2025, followed by a three-match T20I series. Then, in January 2026, Australia will travel to Bangladesh for three T20Is. The selectors have aimed to balance experience with youth across formats, with an eye on future ICC events.
