Finch is replaced by Travis Head in the Australian ODI squad against England

After leading his team to a series victory over Trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand in September, Finch gave up his position as captain of Australia's 50-over team and announced his retirement from the competition. With Pat Cummins now serving as captain, Australia has resisted the urge to rest him, along with fellow quicks Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, in anticipation of a full summer schedule. From the end of this month until the end of March, Australia will play nine Test matches, and their trio of fast bowlers participated in their T20 World Cup campaign, which ended with a Super 12s group-stage exit.

Having advanced to the elimination stages, where they will play India on Thursday, England has a possibility of competing in the T20 World Cup final, which is four days after the T20 World Cup.