Australia Name Maxwell In ODI, T2OI Squads For SA Tour; Stoinis Misses Out

Australia named their ODI and T2OI squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa leaving out star all-rounder Marcus Stoinis who was the highest scorer in the recently concluded Big Bash League.

Australia named their ODI and T2OI squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa leaving out star all-rounder Marcus Stoinis who was the highest scorer in the recently concluded Big Bash League. Meanwhile, Glenn Maxwell has been recalled into the both the squads, marking his comeback into international cricket after a hiatus from the sport due to mental illness. Stoinis finished as the NNL's 2020 highest run-getter with 612 runs at an impressive average of 55.63 in the league stage. Meanwhile, he also broke the league record for the highest individual score, belting an unbeaten 147 from 79 balls at the MCG last month, and was also crowned the Player of the Tournament. "(Stoinis) was unlucky to miss out due to the makeup of the current top order," Australia men's national team selector Trevor Hohns was quoted as saying by the ICC. "It is terrific to have a backup player of his calibre in such good form," he added. On the other hand, Maxwell, who took a break from international cricket in October 2019 due to mental health issues, has been included in the both Aussies squads and will make his return in national colours. Australia will take on the Proteas in a three-match T20I series and as many ODIs', starting February 21 in Johannesburg. T20I squad: Aaron Finch (Captain), Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Jhye Richardson, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa. ODI squad: Aaron Finch (Captain), Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa.