Australia in UAE 2019 - (5) x ODI series v Pakistan SQUAD ANNOUNCED

[TheParraboy]

Got dates for these

Surely they tweak what happens in India, or is it the same squad?

Smith doesnt look like being there, Warner only for the last 2 games

Pakistan vs Australia in UAE 2019

22 March - 1st ODI, Sharjah (d/n)

24 March - 2nd ODI, Sharjah (d/n)

27 March - 3rd ODI, Abu Dhabi (d/n)

29 March - 4th ODI, Dubai (d/n)

31 March - 5th ODI, Dubai (d/n)

http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/25964633/warner-smith-bans-expire-pakistan-series-march

Australia will not, after all, play any of their five-match ODI series against Pakistan in Pakistan. The PCB finally released the schedule for the series, which begins from March 22 and sees the bans handed out to Steven Smith and David Warner end in the middle of it.

The scheduling of the series has long been a subject of interest, partly because of the PCB's hopes of organising at least part of it in Pakistan, which would have meant Australia's first visit to the country in over 20 years. But its timing is important because it could be the scene of the returns to international cricket of Warner and - injury permitting - Smith.

The five games will be played across ten days from March 22 to March 31, and kicks off with two ODIs to be held in Sharjah, the first international game the venue will host in over a year. The final two games will take place in Dubai, with the third ODI in Abu Dhabi. March 29, when the fourth ODI is to be played, is the first day Smith and Warner become available again after the bans imposed on them in the wake of the Newlands ball-tampering scandal. Smith though isn't expected to feature, still recovering from an elbow injury that also ruled him out of the Pakistan Super League.

 

[TheParraboy]

www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/26178195/undefined




There was speculation that Australia's ODI series against Pakistan - starting March 22 in Sharjah - would be the setting for Steven Smith and David Warner's returns from their bans for ball tampering. But neither of them will be playing any part in the five matches scheduled in the UAE.

"While their bans will be finished on March 28," chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns said, "Steve and David have been working through rehabilitation from elbow surgery and it has been agreed the best pathway for them to return to play is in the Indian Premier League [starting March 23], a strong competition which features some of the world's best players.

"David will play with Sunrisers Hyderabad and Steve with Rajasthan Royals. Cricket Australia will continue to liaise with both Steve, David and their IPL clubs to monitor progress as we build towards the ICC World Cup and the Ashes."

Australia's 15-man squad for the series was released on Friday with another big name missing due to injury. "Mitchell Starc's recovery from his left pectoral muscle strain has been set back by a slight recurrence as he commenced bowling," Hohns said. "This has ruled him out of the Pakistan series and while frustrating for all involved, our focus is to have Mitch ready for the World Cup."

 

[TheParraboy]

This is it isn't it? the WC squad basically

Starc might be back, also Smith and Warner, somehow I don't think all 3 make the team.
Smith and Warner have to make the side from the IPL

We wont go near making the semi finals

 

[lockyno1]

So Finch still gets picked just lol

Where’s the Admiral!

 

[AlwaysGreen]

I'd say Turner and Hanscombe are the most vulnerable among the batsmen with Smith and Warner in the wings. That said, Hanscombe is cover for keeper.

Then either one of the Richardsons, Coulter Nile or Berhendorff out for Starc.

Will Hazelwood be fit?

Will the get the justice he deserves?

Are there enough X factors?

 

[Timbo]

I'd say Turner and Hanscombe are the most vulnerable among the batsmen with Smith and Warner in the wings. That said, Hanscombe is cover for keeper.

Then either one of the Richardsons, Coulter Nile or Berhendorff out for Starc.

Will Hazelwood be fit?

Will the get the justice he deserves?

Are there enough X factors?

I think Carey is more vulnerable than Handscomb. Wouldn’t be surprised if Handscomb keeps at the WC.

 

[TheParraboy]

http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_...egration-window-steven-smith-david-warner-uae

Three-day reintegration window for Steven Smith and David Warner in the UAE

Steven Smith, David Warner and the Australian cricket team are going to be reunited for all of three days in the UAE later this week before the banned players are whisked off to the IPL, where they will be engaged when the Newlands scandal suspensions expire on March 29.

Sunrisers Hyderabad are expecting Warner, near full recovery following elbow surgery, to join the camp ahead of the IPL on March 18. With the Australian team due to fly to the UAE on March 14 after their ODI series in India, this leaves only a narrow window for the former captain and vice-captain to meet with the team they are expected to soon return to playing for.

Smith's fitness situation is more problematic as he had more extensive elbow surgery, though he posted a video of himself batting in the nets on social media recently, while his manager Warren Craig has stated that his client's intention is to play in the IPL and then the World Cup before the Ashes in England.

 

[TheParraboy]

wrong thread