Australia names ODI & T20I squads for India series.
Australia has announced its ODI and T20 squads for the highly anticipated white-ball series against India, starting October 19.
All-rounder Mitchell Marsh will captain the team in the absence of Pat Cummins, while Mitchell Starc makes a return to bolster the bowling attack.
ODI squad highlights
The ODI series, set to be played on October 19, 23, and 25, sees Starc, Matthew Renshaw, Matt Short, and Mitchell Owen called up. Renshaw is returning to the ODI fold for the first time since 2022, adding depth to Australia’s batting lineup.
With Pat Cummins recovering from lumbar bone stress ahead of the Ashes, Marsh will lead the side. Other key players include Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, and Adam Zampa, ensuring a balanced squad of experienced campaigners and emerging talent.
Full ODI squad:
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, Adam Zampa
T20 squad updates
The T20 series, beginning October 29 with five matches, sees Josh Inglis returning after recovering from a calf strain. Nathan Ellis also rejoins the squad following the birth of his first child.
Key absentees include Glenn Maxwell, out with a fractured arm, and Marnus Labuschagne, who is not part of the ODI squad.
Full T20 squad:
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, Adam Zampa
Series schedule
ODIs: 19, 23, 25 October
T20Is: 29, 31 October; 2, 6, 8 November
Australia will look to bounce back from a 2-1 series defeat against South Africa in August, relying on a mix of seasoned internationals and promising newcomers.
