Australia coach Andrew McDonald clarifies misconceptions about Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc missing ODIs, emphasizing careful management of aging fast bowlers.
Australia coach Andrew McDonald confirmed Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc will skip the ODI tours of Pakistan and Bangladesh, with rest and red-ball load management prescribed by medical staff after IPL playoffs. The decision reflects a structured workload strategy ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, prioritizing long-term availability over short-cycle series for a pace trio averaging 35 years old.
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May 25, 2026
05:09 pm
What's the storyAustralia's head coach Andrew McDonald has addressed the absence of key pacers Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc from the upcoming ODI tours of Pakistan and Bangladesh.
He said there is a "misconception" about their exclusion.
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