Western Australia wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis will captain the PM's XI squad against the West Indies side in Canberra from November 23-26, in a crucial game for the wicketkeeper-batter, who suffered a freak hand injury in Sydney playing golf and was replaced in the ICC T20 World Cup squad by Cameron Green.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Just days ahead of Australia's opening Super 12 game against New Zealand at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on October 22, Inglis, the backup wicketkeeper in the 15-member squad, was ruled out after the golf stick broke while he was going for a shot, causing a deep gash in his hand.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Seven players, including Inglis, with international experience, will feature in PM's XI squad for the fixture, which will be followed by a two-Test series.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Prime Minister and Cricket Australia's National Selection Panel (NSP) have rewarded early season form in the 2022-23 Marsh Sheffield Shield by selecting a side, which includes the top performers from the first three rounds of the competition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Victorian pair Peter Handscomb (518) and Marcus Harris (287) are the top two run-scorers in the Marsh Sheffield Shield, while Queensland quicks Mark Steketee and Michael Neser have taken a combined 32 wickets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"Following an engaging selection meeting with (selectors) George Bailey and Tony Dodemaide, we have agreed on a squad that mixes the country's most exciting young cricketers with some highly experienced players. I want to thank Josh Inglis for taking on the role of captain and look forward to watching him lead a side that will compete strongly while remaining true to the traditions and values of the Prime Minister's XI," said Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in a statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n