Australia Announces Squad for ODI and T20 Series Against India; Mitchell Marsh to Lead in Both Formats

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Cricket Australia (CA) has announced its squads for the upcoming ODI series and the first two T20 matches against India. All-rounder Mitchell Marsh will lead the team in both formats, while Pat Cummins, recovering from injury, has been rested for the tour.

Australia’s ODI Squad Highlights

The ODI squad includes several regular names like Travis Head, Mitchell Starc, Alex Carey, and Adam Zampa, alongside rising talents such as Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, and Ben Dwarshuis. Notably, Aaron Hardie, Marnus Labuschagne, and Matthew Kuhnemann have been left out of the ODI squad.

CA has also selected Matthew Renshaw and Mitchell Owen with an eye on building a strong middle order ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Changes in the T20 Squad

Due to Sheffield Shield commitments, wicketkeeper Alex Carey will miss the first two T20 games, while Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out because of a wrist fracture.

According to selection committee chairman George Bailey, the T20 squad has been assembled with the upcoming T20 World Cup in mind. However, some players, including Cameron Green, will continue with Ashes and Sheffield Shield duties, and hence are not part of the T20 side.

Match Schedule

The India–Australia ODI series will be played between October 19 and 25 across Perth, Adelaide, and Sydney.

After that, both teams will play a five-match T20 series between October 29 and November 8 in Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart, Gold Coast, and Brisbane.

 Australia’s ODI Squad

Mitchell Marsh (Captain), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Renshaw, Matthew Short, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa.

 Australia’s T20 Squad (First Two Matches)

Mitchell Marsh (Captain), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa.