Australia’s preliminary squad for the ICC Champions Trophy has been announced, blending experience and fresh talent. Chair of Selectors George Bailey praised the group’s strength and adaptability, highlighting their readiness for the challenges ahead.
“This is a balanced and experienced squad with the core having been involved in the previous one-day World Cup, the West Indies series, last year’s successful tour of the UK and the more recent Pakistan home series,” Bailey said.
With key players like Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, and Glenn Maxwell included, alongside promising names such as Matthew Short and Aaron Hardie, the selectors have prioritised versatility. Bailey emphasised the squad’s flexibility, stating, “It offers a variety of options for touring management depending on opposition and the conditions that may present in Pakistan.”
The team is set to prepare with an ODI in Sri Lanka after the Test series before heading to Pakistan for the group stage of the Champions Trophy. As per ICC regulations, the preliminary squad remains subject to change before the tournament begins, allowing adjustments for injuries or strategic considerations.
Australia:
- Pat Cummins (NSW/Penrith Cricket Club) (c)
- Alex Carey (SA/Glenelg Cricket Club)
- Nathan Ellis (TAS/Lindisfarne Cricket Club)
- Aaron Hardie (WA/Willetton Cricket Club)
- Josh Hazlewood (NSW/St George Cricket Club)
- Travis Head (SA/Tea Tree Gully Cricket Club)
- Josh Inglis (WA/Joondalup Cricket Club)
- Marnus Labuschagne (QLD/Redlands Cricket Club)
- Mitchell Marsh (WA/Fremantle Cricket Club)
- Glenn Maxwell (VIC/Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club)
- Matthew Short (VIC/Northcote Cricket Club)
- Steve Smith (NSW/Sutherland Cricket Club)
- Mitchell Starc (NSW/Manly Warringah Cricket Club)
- Marcus Stoinis (WA/Subiaco Floreat Cricket Club)
- Adam Zampa (NSW/Sutherland Cricket Club)
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