Dynamic Australian batsman Aaron Finch has been named Australia’s captain in the forthcoming T20I series against Pakistan in UAE. Cricket Australia made the announcement on Friday and also appointed Mitch Marsh and Alex Carey as team’s vice-captains.
Finch has already lead the Aussies in the T20I rubber against Zimbabwe and prior to the contest against Pakistan, he is all set to don the Test jersey for the first time in his career.
Speaking about Finch appointment as T20I skipper, head coach Justin Langer said, “I've been extremely impressed with his impact on the Test squad over here in the UAE. We know he's an exceptional player, and he's arguably the most in-form T20 player in the world at the moment.”
Langer said batsman Chris Lynn and bowler Nathan Coulter-Nile were returning from injury after getting back in form.
“Lynn's had an outstanding campaign in the JLT Cup to date and reminded us how explosive and powerful a cricketer he can be,” he added.
Rising stars Adam Zampa and Ben McDermott were also named in the squad after impressing in recent tournaments.
The three matches will be held in Dubai on October 24, 26 and 28.
Australia squad:
Aaron Finch (C), Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey, Ashton Agar, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Chris Lynn, Nathan Lyon, Glenn Maxwell, Ben McDermott, Darcy Short, Billy Stanlake, Mitch Starc, Andrew Tye, Adam Zampa