The Australian cricket team has announced its squad for the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and USA, with some big names left out. Steve Smith, the former captain, and promising batter Jake Fraser-McGurk have been omitted from the side.
All-rounder Mitchell Marsh will captain the team, while veteran opening batter David Warner has been selected for what could be his last international tournament. Selection chief George Bailey emphasized the importance of having the best chance of success in the campaign when determining the final 15 players.
Bailey mentioned that there were extensive discussions about including Smith in the side and expressed interest in Fraser-McGurk’s performance, as the 22-year-old has been in top form for the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League. The 15-man squad includes experienced players like Test captain Pat Cummins, fast bowler Mitchell Starc, and all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, with 11 players from Australia’s 2021 T20 World Cup-winning team.
Some other players in the squad are Ashton Agar, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, and Adam Zampa.
