Selectors seeking stability before 2020 tournamentD’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn and Marcus Stoinis omittedSteve Smith and David Warner will spearhead Australia’s preparations for a maiden T20
World Cup title as selectors seek rare continuity in the 20-over format. D’Arcy Short, Chris Lynn and Marcus Stoinis were the notable omissions from the squad named on Tuesday for games against Sri Lanka and
Pakistan starting later this month.
Aaron Finch will captain the side and likely open alongside Warner, with Smith at first drop in his first T20 international since March 2016. Wicketkeeper Alex Carey and Pat Cummins will share the vice-captaincy while Glenn Maxwell, Ben McDermott and Ashton Turner will have middle order roles to play.