The Australia squad features a strong lineup of white-ball regulars, including Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, and Josh Hazlewood.
The series will be marked as an important opportunity of preparation for Australia ahead of next year’s ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan. The Australian squad for the series is as follows:
Pat Cummins (Captain), Sean Abbott, Cooper Connolly, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, and Adam Zampa.
Captain Pat Cummins leads the Australia side, making his first appearance in a 50-over match for Australia since winning the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup final against India last year. Marcus Stoinis, an accomplished all-rounder, joins Cummins and returns to the squad.
The Australia squad will be missing top-order batters Travis Head and Mitch Marsh, who are both on paternity leave. Their absence offers the door for younger players like Cooper Connolly and Jake Fraser-McGurk, who have kept their spots in the squad. All-rounder Aaron Hardie, who impressed against England earlier month, is also expected to prolong his international career.
Cameron Green, an all-rounder, is noticeably absent from the squad after being sidelined for up to six months owing to a back ailment. Green’s absence is a setback for the squad, given his potential and recent performance.