Australia has announced its ODI and T20 squads for the upcoming white-ball series against India, which begins on October 19. All-rounder Mitchell Marsh will captain the side in place of Pat Cummins, who is recovering from a lumbar bone stress injury. Fast bowler Mitchell Starc makes his return to strengthen the pace attack.
The ODI series will be played on October 19, 23, and 25. Key inclusions are Starc, Matthew Renshaw, Matt Short, and Mitchell Owen. Renshaw, who last played an ODI in 2022, brings more depth to the batting order. Other important names include Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, and Adam Zampa.
Australia’s full ODI squad includes: Mitchell Marsh (c), 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, and Adam Zampa.
For the T20 series, starting October 29 and running through November 8, wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis returns after recovering from a calf injury, while Nathan Ellis also rejoins after the birth of his first child. Glenn Maxwell, sidelined with a fractured arm, and Marnus Labuschagne are notable absentees.
The full T20 squad features: Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, and Adam Zampa.
The schedule includes three ODIs on October 19, 23, and 25, followed by five T20Is on October 29, 31, November 2, 6, and 8.
Australia will be aiming to bounce back after a 2-1 series loss against South Africa in August, with a blend of experienced players and young talent set to take on India in this much-anticipated contest.
