News Summary
- Australia has announced their squad for the T20 series against Bangladesh, led by captain Mitchell Marsh.
- Aaron Hardie, who performed impressively in the Pakistan Super League, has been recalled to the squad.
- Youth player Joel Davies has been included in the T20 squad for the first time, while Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis are not in the team.
April 11, Kathmandu – The Australian cricket team for the upcoming T20 international series against Bangladesh has been announced, with Mitchell Marsh appointed as captain.
The squad marks the return of Aaron Hardie, who earned his place back after outstanding performances in the Pakistan Super League. Additionally, young cricketer Joel Davies has been included in the T20 squad for the first time, and fast bowler Spencer Johnson has also made a comeback.
However, experienced players Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis have been left out of the team. Both have already retired from One Day International cricket. Steve Smith is also excluded from the T20 squad.
Maxwell and Stoinis were last omitted from Australia’s central contract list, and their performances during the T20 World Cup were not impactful.
Australia’s T20 squad for the Bangladesh series: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Joel Davies, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Riley Meredith, Josh Philippe, Matthew Renshaw, Adam Zampa.
