Australia on Monday left out their Test stars for the home Twenty20 series against Pakistan, with a new captain set to be named. The three-match T20 series next month will conclude only four days before Australia embark on the first of a five home Tests against India. Selectors rested fast bowlers Pat
Author: Agence France-Presse
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