Last Update on: September 17th, 2023 at 02:51 pm
Cricket Australia (CA) has unveiled an 18-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against India, which is set to commence on September 22. Pacer Pat Cummins, who has returned to the side after recovering from injury, has been named captain.
The Pat Cummins-led team will face the Indian team in an ODI series from September 22 to 27. The first match is set for Friday in Mohali, followed by the second game in Indore on Sunday. The series will conclude with the final match in Rajkot on Wednesday.
The ODI series will be the final assignment for India and Australia ahead of the highly anticipated ICC ODI World Cup 2023, set to be played between October 5 and 19. The series will serve as ideal preparation for the World Cup, considering the similar conditions.
Steve Smith And Glenn Maxwell Returned To Australia Squad for India ODIs
Pat Cummins, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, and Mitchell Starc have returned to the squad after recovering from their respective injuries. Tim David, Michael Neser, and Aaron Hardie have been dropped from the squad, while Travis Head is missing due to injury.
Left-arm pacer Spencer Johnson and opener Matt Short, who were not part of the ongoing ODI series against South Africa, have been picked for the India tour. Middle-order batsman Marnus Labuschange retained his place in the ODI squad following recent impressive performances.
Australia squad for India ODIs: Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa
Australia Provisional World Cup Squad: Pat Cummins (captain), Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa.
