Mitchell Marsh will lead Australia during next month’s T20 series against the West Indies, with Cricket Australia unveiling a 14-player squad on Wednesday afternoon.
The three-match series, which gets underway in Hobart on February 9, will help Australia prepare for this year’s T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies.
Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc have been rested for the T20s due to workload management, while Steve Smith also was not selected. However, all three players are expected to return for the T20 series against New Zealand.
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Veteran opener David Warner, currently representing the Dubai Capitals the ILT20 in the United Arab Emirates, will return to Australia for the T20s. Wicketkeepers Matthew Wade and Josh Inglis have both been selected, while Adam Zampa is the lone strike spinner.
“We see these matches as an opportunity to narrow down on those who may be part of the T20 World Cup squad later this year,” chair selector George Bailey said in a statement.
“There are a further three T20 internationals in New Zealand following this West Indies Series where we will continue to build towards the T20WC as required.
“It is likely we will use the block of six games to provide opportunity to players in some different roles and positions.
“We will then be keeping a close eye on the IPL before choosing a World Cup squad.”
Australia’s T20 squad for West Indies series
Mitchell Marsh (c)
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
