Steve Smith dominated out of white-ball sequence in opposition to Pakistan

Australia suffered a blow forward of their upcoming ODI sequence and lone T20 in opposition to Pakistan with senior batter Steve Smith being dominated out with an elbow drawback.

Cricket Australia stated on Friday night time that Smith will miss the white-ball leg of the tour of Pakistan to handle discomfort in his left elbow.

“Smith experienced some discomfort during the three-match Test series and, with a full schedule of international cricket over the coming 18 months, it was felt prudent to prioritise recovery and treatment at this time,” a CA assertion stated.

Leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson who did not impress within the three-match Test sequence has changed Smith within the white-ball squad.

Australia play three One-Day Internationals (March 29, 31 and April 2) and a T20 International (April 5), with all of the matches happening in Lahore.

Australia have already rested key gamers David Warner, Glen Maxwell, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins for the sequence, whereas pacer Kane Richardson was additionally dominated out with an damage drawback.

Cricket Australia’s head of sports activities science and sports activities drugs, Alex Kountouris, stated: “Steve has been experiencing some minor discomfort in his left elbow in the course of the latter phases of the Test sequence in Pakistan and, given he had an damage with the identical elbow final 12 months, we felt it essential to handle this proactively.

“Withdrawing him from the white ball matches means Steve will have the necessary time to rehabilitate his elbow to ensure his continuing availability and performance for Australia.”

Chairman of Selectors George Bailey stated: “With the numerous quantity of cricket to come back over the subsequent 18 months, and the very fact he has had a difficulty with the identical elbow beforehand, it’s acceptable for Steve to return dwelling on the finish of the Test sequence in Pakistan.

“We have opted not to name a replacement batter as we feel we have options within the existing squad, and Steve’s absence offers up additional opportunities to players within the group.”

Australia’s white-ball squad: Aaron Finch (capt), Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Jason Behrendorff, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Ben McDermott, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Swepson, Adam Zampa.