The excitement of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is closing, but the cricketing action is far from over for a select group of Australian players. Eight members of the Australian cricket squad have been named for a five-match T20I series against Rohit Sharma’s formidable side.
The Australian squad for the five-game T20I series was unveiled recently, and it’s a mix of experience and youth. Keeper-batter Matthew Wade, a proven leader within the group, will lead the team. Wade’s captaincy experience, combined with his prowess with the bat, will be vital for the team’s success.
The squad includes some of the most experienced and renowned cricketers from Down Under. David Warner, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, and Adam Zampa, all World Cup squad members, will be donning the Australian jersey once again for this series. Their experience in the Indian conditions will be a valuable asset.
Apart from the World Cup squad members, several other players will continue their journey in India. Josh Inglis and Sean Abbott, both part of the World Cup squad, are among them. Additionally, Tanveer Sangha, the travelling reserve, will remain with the team.
Joining the squad in India are IPL stars Tim David, Matt Short, and Nathan Ellis. Their experience in the Indian Premier League will be advantageous as they transition into the national side.
However, not all World Cup squad members will be part of this extended tour. Pat Cummins, Australia’s premier fast bowler, will return home to prepare for the upcoming home Test summer, where they will host Pakistan and the West Indies. Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazelwood, Mitchell Marsh, and Cameron Green will also sit out the T20Is in India.
Selection chair George Bailey expressed his satisfaction with the squad’s composition, highlighting the mix of experienced players and newcomers. He believes this team will fare well in the five-match series against India.
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“It’s an experienced squad with a mixture of players who have had their first opportunity on the international stage and that we hope will continue to develop into important players in our T20 group,” Bailey stated. “Matthew (Wade) has captained the team previously, is a leader in the group, and we look forward to him taking the reins for this series.”
Australia T20I squad: Matthew Wade (c), Jason Behrendorff, Sean Abbott, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa.
Schedule:
First T20I – November 23: Visakhapatnam
Second T20I – November 26: Thiruvananthapuram
Third T20I – November 28: Guwahati
Fourth T20I – December 1: Nagpur
Fifth T20I – December 3: Hyderabad
