Before the T20 World Cup 2026, a three-match T20 series will be played between Pakistan and Australia. The Kangaroo team had made Mitchell Marsh the captain for this series and T20 World Cup. But before the World Cup, Australia has changed its captain in the very first match of the series. The team has handed over the command to a player who is called the enemy of India.

Actually, Australia on Thursday (January 29) announced its playing 11 for the first T20 against Pakistan in Lahore. A surprising change was seen in the form of captain in the Kangaroos’ eleven. The team handed over the command for the first match to Trevid Head, who is also known as India’s enemy on the cricket field.

Gave rest to many experienced players

Australia, which is playing the last T20 series before the T20 World Cup, has taken a big decision and decided to rest some experienced players in the first T20 against Pakistan, which also includes the name of regular captain Mitchell Marsh. Apart from this, Marcus Stoinis and Josh English have also not been made part of the playing 11.

Three players will debut

Along with giving rest to the experienced players, the Kangaroo team has decided to debut three players. Matt Renshaw will make his T20 International debut for the team, while all-rounder Jack Edwards and right-arm fast bowler Mahil Beardman will make their international debut. Now it will be interesting to see how this decision of Australia proves.

Australia’s playing 11 for the first T20

Travis Head (captain), Matthew Short, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe (wicketkeeper), Jack Edwards, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Mahali Beardman.

Australia’s squad for T20 series

Mitchell Marsh (captain), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (wicketkeeper), Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Owen, Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Shaun Abbott, Mahali Beardman, Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green, Matthew Kuhneman, Josh Philippe, Jack Edwards, Cooper Connolly.