Australia has decided to rely on spinners for the T20 World Cup 2026.
The spin-heavy squad announced by Cricket Australia for the T20 World Cup 2026 includes a number of new faces.
Mitchell Owen, who is known for his power hitting, could not find a place in the team due to the return of Cameron Green.
Despite the absence of Mitchell Starc and Spencer Johnson, there was no left-arm fast bowler in the Australian team.
Cooper Connolly, who did not feature in the last 12 T20 matches, was included in the squad. Apart from them, Matthew Short, Matthew Cohenman and Xavier Bartlett are also ready to start the World Cup.
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Squad:
Mitchell Marsh (cover), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Cameron Greene, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Cohenman, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoins, Adam Zampa
Australia have qualified for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
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It is worth mentioning that the squad for the three-match T20 series against Pakistan before the T20 World Cup will be announced later.
