Australia make changes to T20I squad against WI
Australia make changes to T20I squad
Australia have made two changes to their 16-man squad ahead of the five-match T20I series against the West Indies starting 21 July. Opener Jake Fraser-McGurk and fast bowler Xavier Bartlett have been called up to replace Spencer Johnson and Josh Hazlewood, respectively.
Fraser-McGurk, who recently missed out on a central contract, will be eager to make an impression and reignite his international career in the Caribbean. Bartlett comes in as Hazlewood returns home to prepare for next month’s series against South Africa. Meanwhile, Johnson continues his recovery from a back injury and remains unavailable.
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Australia have been in strong T20I form, winning 12 of their last 14 matches. With the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup scheduled for next year in India and Sri Lanka, the team will look to maintain their momentum.
Mitchell Marsh, who has been in excellent form, will lead the squad. Senior players including Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Travis Head will return home following their involvement in the Test series win over the West Indies.
The five T20Is [21 July- 29 July] ]will be split between two venues—two games in Kingston and three in Basseterre.
Australia’s T20I squad vs West Indies:
Mitchell Marsh (captain), Sean Abbott, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, Josh Inglis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitch Owen, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa
