On Thursday, January 1, Cricket Australia (CA) officially announced the Australia national cricket team’s squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
The Australian selectors have decided to go with a spin-heavy team considering the conditions that will be presented in India and Sri Lanka during this prestigious event.
Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Tim David are tracking well – George Bailey
The selection committee has also included the trio of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Tim David in the squad despite injuries and George Bailey said they are currently recovering well.
Chairman of selection George Bailey said, “The T20 team has enjoyed recent success, which has enabled the panel to select a balance of players in the different conditions of Sri Lanka and India.”
“Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Tim David are tracking well and we are confident that they will be available for the World Cup.
“This is an early team so if changes are needed they will be made before the support period.
“The squad for the three-match T20 series against Pakistan before the World Cup will be announced at a later date.”
Australia team for T20 World Cup 2026:
Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnman, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa.
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Many more to follow..