Mitchell Marsh will lead Australia in the World Cup

Australia has included injury-plagued trio Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Tim David in their preliminary squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Captain Mitchell Marsh leads a group designed for the spin-friendly pitches of co-hosts India and Sri Lanka. Although Cummins, recovering from a back issue, awaits a decisive scan, selection chair George Bailey remains optimistic that he, Hazlewood, and David will recover fully in time. The squad sees the return of all-rounders Cameron Green and Cooper Connolly, with Josh Inglis serving as the only wicketkeeper.

Consequently, Mitchell Owen and Ben Dwarshuis were omitted. Bailey emphasized the team’s balance and recent success, though he noted this roster remains subject to change before the final deadline. As Australia prepares for Group B clashes in Colombo and Pallekele, a separate lineup for the warm-up series against Pakistan is still pending. Selectors must confirm the final fitness levels of these three crucial stars.