Uncapped Lynn, Stanlake in Australia ODI squad

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Uncapped fast bowler Billy Stanlake and batsman Chris Lynn have been included in Australia’s squad for the five ODIs against Pakistan, while experienced batsmen George Bailey and Aaron Finch have been axed.

“This is an extremely important series for us as, following it in a ODI context, we have the Chappell-Hadlee series in New Zealand and then, in mid-year, the ICC Champions Trophy, a tournament which we won in 2006 and 2009,” Trevor Hohns, the interim head of selection, said. “We believe this squad is an exciting combination that covers all bases for us over the course of the five matches against Pakistan.

“Billy Stanlake is an exciting prospect who bowls with genuine pace and is a player who has made a terrific return to action for the Adelaide Strikers in the KFC Big Bash League after …

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