Australia's famed pace trio will sit out the white-ball series against England, opening the door for fresh bowling talent.
Australia are heading into their white-ball series against England without their most celebrated fast-bowling attack. Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood have all been left out of the squads, a major shake-up for the visitors.
The three have been the backbone of Australia's pace department for years, delivering in Tests and global tournaments alike. Seeing all of them absent at once marks a clear break from the usual selection script.
Their absence hands opportunities to the next wave of quicks, who now get a chance to stake a claim on a big stage against a dangerous England batting order. For the younger bowlers, a series like this is a proving ground, with plenty of attention on how they handle the pressure.
England will fancy their chances of taking advantage, though Australia have never been short on depth or competitive edge. The big question is how the new-look attack performs when the contest begins, and whether the selectors' bold call pays off.
