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Josh Inglis gets Cricket Australia contract; Matthew Wade and Marcus Harris axed

Matthew Wade and out-of-favour opener Marcus Harris were among those axed on Thursday from Cricket Australia's list of nationally contracted players, but Josh Inglis was a winner. Others omitted include all-rounder Moises Henriques, batsman Ben McDermott and bowlers Jhye Richardson and Kane Richardson. Paceman James Pattinson, who is now retired, and former Test captain Tim Paine were also absent. Paine remains on an indefinite break from the game after a sexting scandal. The number of players in the group, which forms the core of Australia's international squads, was the maximum 20 allowed. Those who missed out can still though represent Australia. Dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman Inglis was a key addition for 2022-23 while Mitch Marsh, Scott Boland, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marcus Stoinis and Mitchell Swepson all retained their places having earned contract upgrades last season.

Inglis gets central contract for Australia, Richardson omitted

SYDNEY : Josh Inglis was one of 20 players awarded Cricket Australia central contracts on Thursday, less than two months after his international debut, but his Western Australia team mate Jhye Richardson missed out.

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd ODI, Live Score Updates: Australia Aim To Clinch Series vs Pakistan

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd ODI, Live Score Updates: After securing a crucial win in the first ODI, Australia will look to take an unassailable 2-0 lead when they take on hosts Pakistan in the second ODI at the Gaddafi Stadium In Lahore. Aaron Finch will have his eyes firmly on securing a series-clinching victory while for Pakistan, getting on level terms will be at the top of their agenda. Again, the responsibility will fall on the shoulders of senior pros like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and young pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi to guide the home side to a win. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Travis Head hits century as Australia beat Pakistan in first ODI

Travis Head hit a blistering century and leg-spinner Adam Zampa grabbed 4-38 to lift Australia to an 88-run victory over Pakistan in the first ODI on Tuesday.

"Pakistan Lost Grip When I Got Out": Babar Azam After Defeat In 1st ODI vs Australia

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam expressed disappointment after his side lost against Australia in the first ODI of the three-match series. Travis Head's century and two-wicket haul helped visitors register a comprehensive 88-run victory here at the Gadaffi stadium to take a 1-0 lead. "We wanted to restrict them to under 300. But we didn't start well in the first ten overs, but we restricted them well in the end. I thought we lost the grip when I got out. It wasn't easy for the new batsmen, but unfortunately, I got out and they got the momentum," said Babar Azam in a post-match presentation.

"Quite A Bit Of Unknowns": Travis Head Says Lahore Offered A "Different Wicket"

After playing a match-winning knock against Pakistan in the first ODI, Australia batter Travis Head said that the wicket at Lahore was 'different'. Travis Head's century and two-wicket haul helped visitors register a comprehensive 88-run victory in Lahore at the Gadaffi stadium to take a 1-0 lead. "Nice to get a look at the top, and to take the opportunity. We thought it would be tough to bowl in the end with the dew and that's why we wanted to get as much as we wanted. It was a different wicket and there were quite a bit of unknowns. Nice win. We needed it," said Travis Head in a post-match presentation.

Pakistan vs Australia: Aaron Finch Praises Travis Head For Century In 1st ODI

Australia skipper Aaron Finch praised batter Travis Head for his knock which helped Australia in defeating Pakistan in the first ODI of the three-match series. Head's century and two-wicket haul helped visitors register a comprehensive 88-run victory here at the Gadaffi stadium to take a 1-0 lead in the series. "We felt we needed something around the 300-mark. It was made easier by Travis who got off to a flier. We felt like we needed a spinner based on how dry the square was. We have come here with an open mind to be flexible and select the side," said Aaron Finch in a post-match presentation.

Pakistan vs Australia: We lost grip when I got out, believes Babar Azam after loss in 1st ODI

Babar Azam expressed disappointment after his side lost against Australia in the first ODI of the three-match series. Travis Head's century and two-wicket haul helped visitors register a comprehensive 88-run victory here at the Gadaffi stadium to take a 1-0 lead.

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Josh Inglis gets Cricket Australia contract; Matthew Wade and Marcus Harris axed

Inglis gets central contract for Australia, Richardson omitted

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd ODI, Live Score Updates: Australia Aim To Clinch Series vs Pakistan

Travis Head hits century as Australia beat Pakistan in first ODI

"Pakistan Lost Grip When I Got Out": Babar Azam After Defeat In 1st ODI vs Australia

"Quite A Bit Of Unknowns": Travis Head Says Lahore Offered A "Different Wicket"

Pakistan vs Australia: Aaron Finch Praises Travis Head For Century In 1st ODI

Pakistan vs Australia: We lost grip when I got out, believes Babar Azam after loss in 1st ODI