Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Cricket Australia’s National Selection Panel (NSP) named the men’s squad for the Prime Minister’s XI match against Pakistan in Canberra.
The four-day fixture against Pakistan begins on Wednesday, December 6 at Manuka Oval, with Bancroft and McAndrew then remaining in Canberra for Thunder’s opening fixture of KFC BBL|13 against Brisbane Heat on Tuesday, December 12.
South Australian batter Nathan McSweeney will captain a strong squad that features six players with experience at Test level. Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Todd Murphy, Jimmy Peirson, and Matthew Renshaw all featured in Australia’s Test squad during the recent Ashes campaign in England.
Tickets to the Prime Minister’s XI match are on sale now and available here.
PM’s XI v Pakistan schedule
December 6-9, 10.30am AEDT
Manuka Oval, Canberra
Broadcast: Foxtel & Kayo Sports
Prime Minister’s XI squad:
Nathan McSweeney (c) (SA - Glenelg Cricket Club)
Cameron Bancroft (WA - Willetton Premier Cricket Club)
Cameron Green (WA - Subiaco Floreat Cricket Club)
Marcus Harris (VIC - St Kilda Cricket Club)
Nathan McAndrew (SA - Woodville District Cricket Club)
Todd Murphy (VIC - St Kilda Cricket Club)
Michael Neser (QLD - Gold Coast District Cricket Club)
Jimmy Peirson (QLD - Redlands Cricket Club)
Matthew Renshaw (QLD - Toombul District Cricket Club)
Mark Steketee (QLD - Valley District Cricket Club)
Beau Webster (TAS - Kingborough District Cricket Club)
