Rawalpindi: Australia captain Mitchell Marsh is doubtful for the ODI series against Pakistan due to ankle injury and fatigue sustained during Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, according to Australian media.
The three-match ODI series between hosts Pakistan and Australia is scheduled to take place from May 30 to June 4, with the opener in Rawalpindi and the remaining two matches in Lahore.
Reports suggest that Marsh has been struggling with both injury and fatigue following his IPL duties, raising doubts over his availability for the series opener.
In Marsh’s absence, wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Inglis will lead Australia during the ODI series. Regular captain Pat Cummins and star batsman Travis Head have been left out of the ODI squad as they are busy with IPL duties.
Meanwhile, if Marsh is ruled out of the tour, Australia could hand emerging fast bowler Ally Peake an international debut.
The upcoming bilateral ODI series will mark Australia’s first 50-over tour of Pakistan since March and April 2022, when the Men in Green won the series 2-1.
Earlier this year, Australia toured Pakistan for a three-match T20I series in January and February, where the hosts completed a 3-0 clean sweep at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.
Australia squad for Pakistan ODI: Mitchell Marsh (catch), Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhneman, Marnus Labuschagne, Riley Meredith, Ollie Peake, Matthew Renshaw, Tanvir Sangha, Liam Scott, Matt Short, Billy Stanlake and Adam Stanlake.
Australia Schedule for Pakistan ODI Series: