In the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup, Australia has announced Mitch Marsh as their captain. This decision comes after Aaron Finch retired last year. Marsh will lead the national cricket squad, which will be missing veterans Steve Smith and up-and-coming batter Jake Fraser-McGurk.
Fraser-McGurk’s impressive performance in the Indian Premier League was not enough to secure him a spot in the squad, with Travis Head and David Warner retaining their positions. The absence of Smith from the tournament is significant as it will be the first time since 2012 that he will miss a World Cup in the limited-overs formats.
Marsh is expected to bat at No. 3 in the lineup, with Glenn Maxwell following at No. 4. Tim David is likely to play the finisher role further down the order. The chief selector, George Bailey, praised the batting options available, highlighting the flexibility in tailoring the approach to each venue and opponent.
The squad includes Matt Wade and Josh Inglis as wicketkeepers, with Ashton Agar returning as a second spinning option alongside Adam Zampa. The pace bowling trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood will be supported by Nathan Ellis and allrounders Cameron Green, Marcus Stoinis, and Marsh.
Australia, who won the 2021 championships, will kick off their campaign against Oman on June 6 at Barbados. The full squad includes players such as Pat Cummins, Ashton Agar, Nathan Ellis