Australian cricket team
Australia vs West Indies T20 Series: The Australian team has to play a three-match T20 series against the West Indies. Now the Australian team for the T20 series has been announced. 14 players have a chance on the team. Mitchell Marsh was named captain of the Australian team. Previously, Marsh had also done this in South Africa in August and September. Many star players who were sidelined have returned to the team. Meanwhile, Test and ODI team captain Pat Cummins has been rested.
These players returned
Senior batsman Steve Smith has no chance in the T20 team. Who was rested after being tried out as an opener in the series against India. Matt Short, who scored 541 runs in the Big Bash League this season, could feature with David Warner as an opener. Short has been doing well in the T20 format for some time now. Glenn Maxwell and fast bowler Nathan Ellis have also returned to the T20 team after an ODI break.
These players were given rest
Star fast bowlers Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins were rested due to minor physical problems. However, both players are expected to return for the series against New Zealand. David Warner has retired from Test and ODI and is focusing solely on the T20 format. He played an important role in Australia winning the 2021 T20 World Cup title. He has always been known for his explosiveness.
Couldn't find a permanent captain
Mitchell Marsh has been named captain of Team India for the T20 series against West Indies. While the captain of the Australian team was on the tour of India, Matthew Wade was there. After Aaron Finch's retirement, the Australian team was unable to find a regular captain. Cricket Australia has not yet confirmed who will lead the team in the T20 World Cup later this year.
Australian team for the T20 series against West Indies:
Mitchell Marsh (captain), Sean Abbott, Jason Behrendorff, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa.
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