Australia skipper Aaron Finch has confirmed his aspect’s enjoying XI for the primary ODI match towards Sri Lanka. The opening match of the five-match sequence will likely be performed on the Pallekele Worldwide cricket stadium. Finch has confirmed that Australian pacer Kane Richardson has suffered an damage and he won’t be that includes within the sequence anymore as he has flown again to Australia.
Specific pacer Mitchell Starc can also be not obtainable for the sport after struggling an damage. Batting all-rounder Mitchell Marsh may even not be that includes within the first match on account of a calf damage. In the meantime, senior pacer Pat Cummins has been recalled to the enjoying XI. Other than Cummins, pacer Josh Hazlewood and Jhye Richardson have been included within the enjoying XI.
Ashton Agar pips Mitchell Swepson for the spinner spot
The Australian staff administration has gone with the expertise of Ashton Agar as an alternative of wrist spinner Mitchell Swepson. In the meantime, Alex Carry will handle the wicketkeeping duty. Marnus Labuschagne may even play his first match on the tour and can wish to do good with the bat.
After bagging the T20I sequence 2-1, Australia will now look to increase its dominance within the ODI sequence. Nonetheless, the Sri Lankan aspect managed to win the ultimate T20I match by 4 wickets and may have their confidence up.
The house aspect has recalled their proficient batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa into the ODI squad and he may characteristic within the first match of the sequence. The guests look very sturdy on the paper and can step into the sequence as favourites. Then again, Sri Lanka will wish to give their 100% in the event that they wish to give Australia any competitors within the sequence. The primary match of the sequence will likely be performed on June 14 (Tuesday).
Australia enjoying XI for 1st ODI: Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey, Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Jhye Richardson, Josh Hazlewood.
