Australia has announced significant modifications to its squad for the ongoing T20I series against India. To manage player workload, six members of Australia’s triumphant ODI World Cup 2023 squad will be rested for the remainder of the T20I series against the Indian team.
Following the third T20I match in Guwahati, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis, and Sean Abbott are set to return to Australia. Spinner Adam Zampa had already departed for Australia, along with Steve Smith, after the demanding World Cup campaign. In contrast, Travis Head, a pivotal left-handed batter, remains with the T20I squad for the upcoming 20-over contests.
Travis Head, despite missing the initial segment of Australia’s World Cup journey due to injury, emerged as a significant contributor, delivering standout ‘Player of the Match’ performances in both the semi-final and final matches.
Ben McDermott, Josh Philippe, Ben Dwarshuis, and Chris Green have been added to the Australian squad for the India series.
Following two consecutive defeats in the ongoing five-match series, Australia prepares to face India in the third Twenty20 International on Tuesday at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
Matthew Wade (c), Jason Behrendorff, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Chris Green, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Ben McDermott, Josh Philippe, Tanveer Sangha, Matt Short, and Kane Richardson have been added to the Australian squad.