Australia name 12-man squad for final T20 vs. Pakistan – Cricket News Update
Australia have named their final 12-man squad for tonight’s third and final T20 International against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755, to be held at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE.
The Australian selectors have retained all the eleven players from Friday’s sensational super over loss, with all-rounder Glenn Maxwell pressing for a return to the side.
The 23-year-old Victorian all-rounder, who was dropped for Friday’s second T20 International after scoring four runs and returning with figures of 0 for 25 in two overs, has been named as 12th man for today’s fixture. He could replace fellow all-rounder Dan Christian in today’s encounter. Middle-order batsman David Hussey could also make way for Maxwell.
In the meanwhile, their opponents are sweating over fitness of wily off-spinner http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Davenell-Frederick-Whatmore-c52571 had vowed not to risk with the injuries of the match-winning duo, especially with less than 10 days to go into the latest edition of the World T20 championship.
The Pakistan skipper Mohammad Hafeez has also hinted at fielding a changed squad in the inconsequential series final, aiming to give match practice to as many members of the squad as possible, before heading to the Island nation for the marquee tournament.
"We might try a couple of things because I believe everybody should get a chance," said Hafeez during a media encounter on the eve of the third T20, on Monday. "Definitely we will give a chance to some of the players who have been sitting on the bench. I know they are good enough," he added further.
Pakistan have already clinched an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, and Australia will be playing only for pride tonight, after having been slipped behind minnows http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 T20 team rankings, following Friday’s super over defeat. A victory tonight, however, will allow them regain their spot ahead of semi-professional Irish cricketers.
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