Australia has named a provisional 15-player squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to be held across Sri Lanka and India, with Mitchell Marsh confirmed as captain and several senior players returning after recent absences.
The group reflects continuity from a side that has enjoyed sustained success in the shortest format, while allowing flexibility ahead of conditions expected to vary across the subcontinent. Pat Cummins, Cameron Green and Cooper Connolly return to the frame after missing the most recent T20 series against India, strengthening both the pace and all-round options.
The squad includes a familiar core of experience and power, with Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Travis Head and Tim David providing batting depth, supported by a pace attack led by Cummins and Josh Hazlewood. Adam Zampa and Matthew Kuhnemann headline the spin options, an area likely to play a key role in Sri Lanka and India.
Chair of selectors George Bailey said the panel had focused on balance and adaptability. “The T20 side has enjoyed a long run of recent success which enabled the panel to choose a balance of players across the variety of conditions Sri Lanka and India may present,” Bailey said.
He added that the fitness outlook for several key players was positive. “Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Tim David are tracking well and we are confident they will be available for the World Cup.”
Bailey stressed that the list remains provisional, with scope for adjustments closer to the tournament. “This is a preliminary squad so should changes need to be made they will ahead of the support period,” he said.
The full squad features Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa.
A separate squad for the three-match T20 series against Pakistan, which will serve as preparation ahead of the World Cup, will be announced at a later date.
Provisional Australian squad:
- Mitchell Marsh (Perth Scorchers/Fremantle Cricket Club) (c)
- Xavier Bartlett (Brisbane Heat/Gold Coast Cricket Club)
- Cooper Connolly (Perth Scorchers/ Scarborough Cricket Club)
- Pat Cummins (Sydney Thunder/Penrith Cricket Club)
- Tim David (Hobart Hurricanes/Claremont-Nedlands Cricket Club)
- Cameron Green (Subiaco-Floreat Cricket Club)
- Nathan Ellis (Hobart Hurricanes/Lindisfarne Cricket Club)
- Josh Hazlewood (Sydney Sixers/ St George Cricket Club)
- Travis Head (Adelaide Strikers/Tea Tree Gully Cricket Club)
- Josh Inglis (Perth Scorchers/Joondalup Cricket Club)
- Matthew Kuhnemann (Brisbane Heat/Clarence Cricket Club)
- Glenn Maxwell (Melbourne Stars/Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club)
- Matthew Short (Adelaide Strikers/Northcote Cricket Club)
- Marcus Stoinis (Melbourne Stars/Scarborough Cricket Club)
- Adam Zampa (Melbourne Renegades/Sutherland Cricket Club)
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