Sydney Sixers stalwarts Josh Philippe, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott and Jack Edwards have earned selection in the Australian Men’s T20 International squad to face Pakistan in Lahore — a key series ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India & Sri Lanka.
The quartet’s inclusion reflects their strong recent form for the Sixers and in domestic cricket.
Historic First Call-Up for Edwards
New South Wales Blues captain Jack Edwards will receive his first Australian T20I squad call-up for the Pakistan series.
The 24-year-old paceman has developed into a reliable all-rounder with the Blues and the Sixers, leading NSW consistently in domestic competitions this season and earning national selectors’ attention.
Edwards has been an important contributor with both bat and ball in the domestic circuit, regularly featuring in key roles for NSW in the One-Day Cup and Sheffield Shield.
Player Profiles
Josh Philippe | Wicketkeeper/Batter
A dynamic top-order batter and athletic keeper, Philippe continues to shine for the Sixers with his aggressive stroke play.
A proven performer in the Big Bash League, Philippe has scored consistently at the top of the order, combining quick starts with calculated aggression.
He remains one of the Sixers’ key run-scorers and a strong contender to provide a crucial option behind the stumps for Australia.
Ben Dwarshuis | Bowling-allrounder
Dwarshuis is one of Australia’s premier T20 specialists.
In T20Is, he has taken 20 wickets at an average of 22.85, with best figures of 4/36.
Domestically, he has been one of the Sixers’ most effective bowlers and ranks among the leading wicket-takers in BBL history.
His left-arm variation and death bowling prowess, alongside ability to contribute valuable lower-order runs that make him a vital asset in the shortest format.
Dwarshuis has thus far notched up six ODIs and thirteen T20Is for Australia.
Sean Abbott | Fast Bowler
Abbott brings experience and consistency to the pace attack.
A seasoned campaigner in both international and domestic cricket, he has played 29 ODI and 28 T20I matches for Australia across the whiteball format, and remains a key component of NSW’s bowling unit.
Abbott’s ability to bowl tight overs, generate movement and take crucial wickets has been on show throughout his BBL career with the Sixers.
Jack Edwards| All-rounder
Edwards captains NSW Blues at domestic level and has steadily risen through the ranks with consistent performances.
A useful medium-fast bowler and capable hitter in the lower order, he has emerged as a leader and match-winner for NSW and the Sixers alike.
His sustained form in the Australian domestic season has rewarded him with his first senior national squad T20I selection.
The Sydney Sixers will play the Perth Scorchers in The Qualifier tomorrow at 7.30pm AEDT.