Australian players miss Pakistan series

The Australian cricket team is set to tour Pakistan for a three-match ODI series from May 30 to June 4. However, several key players may miss the series due to the ongoing IPL playoffs in India. Skipper Pat Cummins, along with pacers Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc, are likely to stay back in India with their IPL franchises.

While the IPL league stage ends on May 24 and the final is scheduled for May 31, teams like SRH, RCB, and DC are still in playoff contention. Australia will arrive in Pakistan on May 23, but some players may miss even the opening match due to playoff commitments. Only players from non-playoff IPL teams are expected to join the tour.