Matthew Short's unbeaten 60 guides Welsh Fire to victory

Social media erupted when Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis and Steven Smith didn't make Australia's Bangladesh tour squad, with drop talk spreading fast. Selector George Bailey shut that down: the three remain in contention, and the omissions are part of a planned youth trial for 2028 events. Bailey wants to test depth. Aaron Hardie and Joel Davies get their chances on the Pakistan and Bangladesh white-ball tours, while the veteran trio—all with strong overall records—stay in the picture for later. It's workload management mixed with squad evolution, especially after Australia's disappointing T20 World Cup run. No formal drops. The panel's thinking four years ahead.