For their next three-match ODI series away against India, Pat Cummins, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, and Mitchell Starc have made a comeback to Australia’s lineup. Due to injury, all of these players were unable to participate in Australia’s tour of South Africa. They will now work to hone their skills in preparation for the ODI World Cup, which begins on October 5.
A significant event is the addition of Matthew Short to the team in place of Travis Head. After suffering a left-hand fracture during the fourth One-Day International against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion, Head’s World Cup participation is now much in question. Head was a crucial part of the side as he was the first-choice opener along with the veteran David Warner.
In preparation for the 2023 ODI World Cup, Cricket Australia (CA) has revealed the 18-man team that will journey to India for a three-match ODI series. This series will prove a preparation for the two sides ahead of the ODI World Cup in India. Both nations are favourites to lift the crown and would be hoping to be ready for next month’s ODI World Cup.
The first of three one-day internationals (ODIs) between Australia and India will begin on Friday, September 22. The Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium in Mohali will host the opening game. As Australia prepares to face India, numerous injured players return to the group.
Australia squad for India ODIs:
Pat Cummins ©, Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis
Australia will look to test out some of their senior players against the world-class line-up of Team India. Australia has been one of the only teams to have a great record in ODIs against India at their home soil. The visiting team has won their past two ODI series in India and another series win would boost their confidence ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023.
Fans react as Australia announces squad for 3-match ODI series against India: –
Australian ODI squad vs India:
Pat Cummins (C), Abbott, Carey, Ellis, Green, Hazlewood, Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Maxwell, Sangha, Matt Short, Smith, Starc, Stoinis, Warner, Zampa pic.twitter.com/5ipyykcVsC
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 17, 2023
Only kohli can save India now
— ????????!??_?? (@bholination) September 17, 2023
Labuschagne is not in worldcup squad, but we can see here in India vs Aus ? what is Australia cooking
— Prakash ?? (@JeyVamos) September 17, 2023
So all main players are available except head ?bad news for Endia before the WC
— Hassan (@HassanAbbasian) September 17, 2023
Strong team ?
— ?? ?????? ?? (@Bhaaratmaataa) September 17, 2023
Looking Good squad ?
— Kapil Pratap Singh (@kapil9994) September 17, 2023
Strong squad, will be really tough for India.
— Shubham Sakhuja (@ishubhamsakhuja) September 17, 2023
This is going to be an immensely well fought tournament. It will help us to prepare ourselves for world cup.
— Teri Meri Baatein (@TeriMeriBaatein) September 17, 2023
Wow, what a formidable lineup! Excited to see them go head-to-head against Team India. It's going to be an epic clash of skills and talents. Can't wait for some high-octane cricket action! ?? #AUSvIND
— Somanath Mishra?? (@somnath_bbsr) September 17, 2023
Exciting clash of titans on the field! Can't wait to see this explosive lineup in action Against team India.
— Statistics Of India (@Statfeedindia) September 17, 2023
