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Stoinis’ selection comes on the back of a standout year in domestic and BBL cricket and he is seen as a key asset for the Melbourne Stars upcoming BBL campaign.
Stand-in skipper Steve Smith says he looks forward to playing alongside a second debutant in as many games after Joe Burns was selected in the ODI match against Ireland on Thursday.
“I played in the Under-19 World Cup with Stoinis in Malaysia…and he’s certainly come a long way,” Smith told cricket.com.au
“He’s improved every year, he’s thrown up good performances first of all for WA then moving over to Victoria it was a big move for him. He’s put the numbers on the board and thoroughly deserves an opportunity here tomorrow.”
Stoinis will likely bat at six behind Mitchell Marsh.