The duo was omitted as selectors opted to assess other options following Australia's disappointing Men's T20 World Cup campaign earlier this year.

Cricket Australia (CA) will reportedly allow Australian players to complete their commitments in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, despite the IPL playoffs week clashing with a three-match ODI series between Australia and Pakistan.

Punjab Kings have received a timely boost ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026, with Australian duo Marcus Stoinis and Cooper Connolly joining the squad in Mohali.

After finishing as the runners-up in 2025, Punjab Kings are set to begin their IPL 2026 campaign on March 31 against Gujarat Titans in New Chandigarh.

"Although I was playing with him, I describe him more as a mentor," said Marcus Stoinis.

Pacer Nathan Ellis set the tone with a three-wicket burst in his opening spell as an under-strength Australia demolished Ireland by 67 runs in their opening group B fixture of the T20 World Cup 2026 on Wednesday.

Australia vs Ireland, T20 World Cup 2026 Cricket Updates: Pacer Nathan Ellis and spinner Adam Zampa took four wickets each as Australia beat Ireland to begin their T20 World Cup campaign with a win.

Australia star Marcus Stoinis dismissed Pakistan's Babar Azam during a Big Bash League (BBL) game on Thursday and gave the batter a fiery send-off.

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