David Warner and Mitchell Marsh have returned to the Australia squad for the two-match T20I collection towards West Indies, starting October 5. Cameron Green and Tim David have been retained after their sensible performances within the T20I collection towards India.
David Warner returns after lacking collection towards India. (Reuters Photo)
HIGHLIGHTSMarcus Stoinis and Mitchell Starc will rejoin Australia T20I squad for collection towards West IndiesAustralia will host West Indies for 2 T20Is in Gold Coast and BrisbaneKane Richardson and Ashton Agar have been rested forward of T20 World Cup
Star batter David Warner and all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will return to the Australia squad for the T20I collection towards West Indies.
The two-match T20I collection will happen within the Gold Coast (October 5) and Brisbane (October 7) as preparations for the T20 World Cup proceed for the defending champions. Along with Warner and Marsh, Marcus Stoinis and Mitchell Starc will even rejoin the workforce for the collection.
The 4 gamers – Warner (managed preparation), Marsh (ankle), Stoinis (aspect) and Starc (knee) – missed the T20I collection towards India. Meanwhile, Australia have retained Cameron Green for the collection towards West Indies as a part of the 16-member squad. Kane Richardson and Ashton Agar are being managed forward of the World Cup.
“We have and are taking a cautious approach with the World Cup on the near horizon,” National Selection Panel chair George Bailey mentioned.
“To have four key players return gives us the ability to take a conservative path with any minor issues and resolve those well in time for the World Cup. As such we anticipate Kane and Ashton will return for the following series against England.”
Australia T20I squad vs West Indies:
Aaron Finch (c), Sean Abbott, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Daniel Sams, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa.
The T20I collection towards West Indies will probably be adopted by a three-match T20I collection towards England earlier than Australia assemble for the T20 World Cup in Brisbane. A observe match for the T20 World Cup is scheduled on the Gabba on October 17.
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