Webdunia - Bharat's app for daily news and videos

Install App

Australia announces surprising squad for T20 WC defence, leaves out THESE seasoned players

UNI
Wednesday, 1 May 2024 (14:54 IST)
Melbourne: In a surprising move, the 2021 T20 World Cup champions Australia have unveiled their squad for the upcoming tournament in the West Indies and the USA, leaving out seasoned players Steve Smith, Jason Behrendorff, and others.
 
The squad, led by Mitchell Marsh, includes some unexpected inclusions and exclusions. Young talent Jake Fraser-McGurk misses out, while left-arm spinner Ashton Agar makes a comeback despite not playing a T20I since the last World Cup in 2022.
 
 
Selection chair George Bailey expressed confidence in the squad's balance and versatility, stating, "We believe Ashton can play a critical role in this tournament along with Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Cam Green and Mitch Marsh in complementing our front-line attack options."
 
Bailey acknowledged the difficulty in finalizing the squad, noting that many deserving players had to be left out. He hinted at the possibility of alterations to the squad before the tournament begins on June 5.
 
Marsh, who will lead Australia in his first major tournament as captain, expressed his excitement, saying, "It's been an immense privilege to play for my country and now an even greater honour to lead the squad to a World Cup."

<

We weren’t sure how to announce this year’s @T20WorldCup squad, so we asked a few of our friends to do it for us…#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/6rQZEe2LBQ

— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) May 1, 2024 >
 
Australia will commence their title defense against Oman on June 5, followed by Group B matches against England, Namibia, and Scotland.
 
Teams have until May 25 to make changes to their squads, after which alterations will require approval from the ICC's Event Technical Committee.
 
Australia squad
 
Mitchell Marsh (c), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner, and Adam Zampa.

Related Article

See All

Top News

Australia coach Andrew McDonald rules out bulk changes as focus turns to Adelaide Test

Our Constitution is a living and progressive document: President Droupadi Murmu

Pakistan: Imran Khan supporters storm capital Islamabad, breaking barricade of shipping containers (VIDEO)

Must Read

Landslides and mudslides: Can they be prevented?

Fungi are adapting to body heat — a 'doomsday scenario'

Could a Syrian war criminal be attending Paris Olympics?

Next Article
Show comments