Josh Inglis has become the embodiment of cricket’s crazy calendar, with his status as a first choice white ball player but also a fringe member of the Test squad handing him the toughest travel commission of any Australian player this summer. Stand-in skipper Inglis’ demanding itinerary and multi-format duties make him highly unlikely to be considered for next week’s first Test against India, despite his inclusion in the 13-man squad for Perth, with his best chance to arrive later in the series. Read more Josh Inglis speaks to players during the recent game in Perth.
Credit: Getty Images It’s still eight days away from the start of Australia’s Test series against India. So, for an entrée, enjoy this three-match series against the touring Pakistan line-up, starting with game one in Brisbane. Games two and three will be held at the SCG (Saturday night) and Bellerive Oval in Hobart (Monday night) respectively.
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After Australia’s ODI series loss to Pakistan in the 50-over version, the two nations turn to Twenty20 cricket. The first match of a three-game series is on Thursday night at the Gabba.