Storm threat delays Gabba T20 series opener

The threat of lightning has delayed the start of Australia's Twenty20 series opener against Pakistan at the Gabba. Dark clouds and distant lightning delayed Thursday's toss in Brisbane, where heaving afternoon storms have been constant all week. Pakistan enter full of confidence after back-to-back thumpings of Australia clinched their three-game one-day international series 2-1.

Wicketkeeper Josh Inglis is set to captain Australia, who are without a host of stars ahead of the Test series against India starting next Friday. Games in Sydney on Saturday, and Hobart on Monday will follow the Brisbane clash..