Australia's Key Players Likely to Miss ODI Series Against Pakistan Due to IPL Schedule
Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood Look Set To Miss Three-Match ODI Tour Of Pakistan. Here's The Reason
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Australia's ODI series against Pakistan later this month may see the absence of key players Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood due to scheduling conflicts with the Indian Premier League (IPL). The series includes matches in Rawalpindi and Lahore, starting May 30, 2026.
- 01Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are likely to miss the ODI series against Pakistan.
- 02The series is scheduled for May 30 to June 4, 2026, in Rawalpindi and Lahore.
- 03The conflict arises from the IPL playoffs occurring around the same time.
- 04Australia's last ODI series in Pakistan was in March-April 2022, where they lost 2-1.
- 05This series serves as preparation for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup next year.
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Australia is set to tour Pakistan for a three-match One Day International (ODI) series from May 30 to June 4, 2026, with matches taking place in Rawalpindi and Lahore. However, key players such as Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are expected to miss the tour due to scheduling conflicts with the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs, which run from May 26 to May 31. The series will mark Australia's first bilateral ODI series in Pakistan since their visit in March-April 2022, where Pakistan won 2-1. The upcoming matches present both teams with an opportunity to build momentum ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup next year. Following the Pakistan tour, Australia will return to Bangladesh for six white-ball games, including three ODIs in Dhaka and three T20Is in Chattogram.
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The absence of key Australian players could affect the competitiveness of the ODI series, providing Pakistan with a potential advantage.
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