Discussions with selector George Bailey and coach Andrew McDonald had been going on for months, even before Stoinis was left off of the playing XI in the Ahmedabad ODI World Cup final, so it was not shocking that he was left off of the ODI squad. Demonstrating commendable sportsmanship, Stoinis supported the inclusion of Aaron Hardie, understanding the need for a balance between retaining a core group and introducing new talent after the World Cup. This is a reflection of his devotion to Australian cricket and his awareness of the changing dynamics within the team.
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