MELBOURNE – Australia have revealed squad for main event of T20 World Cup, with top players missing.
Seasoned players like Steve Smith and Jake Fraser-McGurk were axed from the squad while Mitchell Marsh was picked to spearhead the Kangaroos.
The squad features David Warner and Travis Head as opening partners, with the veteran Warner set to open alongside Head.
Marcus Stoinis, despite not receiving a national contract, has been included in the squad due to his impressive performances in the IPL 2024 season for the Lucknow Super Giants.
Australia T20 World Cup 2024 Full Squad
David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (captain), Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Ashton Agar, Cameron Green, and Nathan Ellis.
The team includes two wicketkeepers, Matthew Wade and Josh Inglis. The spin department will be led by Adam Zampa, supported by Ashton Agar, while the pace attack will be spearheaded by Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, with Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Ellis also in the mix.
T20 World Cup Australia Schedule
| Date | Matches | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05-Jun-24 | Australia vs Oman | 6:00 AM (Jun 06) | Barbados |
| 08-Jun-24 | Austrlia vs England | 10:30 PM | Barbados |
| 11-Jun-24 | Austrlia vs Namibia | 6:00 AM (Jun 12) | Antigua |
| 15-Jun-24 | Austrlia vs Scotland | 6:00 AM (Jun 16) | St. Lucia |
| 19-Jun-24 | A2 v D1 | 8:00 PM | Antigua |
| 19-Jun-24 | B1 v C2 | 6:00 AM (Jun 20) | St. Lucia |
| 20-06-2024 | C1 v A1 | 8:00 PM | Barbados |
| 20-06-2024 | B2 v D2 | 6:00 AM (Jun 21) | Antigua |
| 21-Jun-24 | B1 v D1 | 8:00 PM | St. Lucia |
| 21-Jun-24 | A2 v C2 | 6:00 AM (Jun 22) | Barbados |
| 22-Jun-24 | A1 v D2 | 8:00 PM | Antigua |
| 22-Jun-24 | C1 v B2 | 6:00 AM (Jun 23) | St. Vincent |
| 23-Jun-24 | A2 v B1 | 8:00 PM | Barbados |
| 23-Jun-24 | C2 v D1 | 6:00 AM (Jun 24) | Antigua |
| 24-Jun-24 | B2 v A1 | 8:00 PM | St. Lucia |
| 24-Jun-24 | C1 v D2 | 6:00 AM (Jun 25) | St. Vincent |
| 26-Jun-24 | Semi 1 | 6:00 AM (Jun 27) | Guyana |
| 27-06-2024 | Semi 2 | 8:00 PM | Trinidad |
| 29-Jun-24 | Final | 7:30 PM | Barbados |
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