Cricket Australia Announce ICC World Cup Squad: The Australian cricket team has announced the preliminary team selections for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023. The Aussies will be part of the iconic ODI cricket tournament squad this year. Preliminary picks may draw attention as a notable name has been included in the team.
Cricket Australia on Monday announced the preliminary squad for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup, which will take place in India from October 5 to November 19. Pat Cummins has been named team captain with big names like Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner and Adam Zampa also making the squad.
One of the most notable omissions is that of Marnus Labuschagne, who has played 30 ODIs for his country and has scored 847 runs at an average of 31.37. Meanwhile, uncapped player Tanveer Sangha received a surprise call in the 18-member squad. Cameron Green, Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh are also part of Australia’s World Cup qualifying squad.
Cricket Australia ICC World Cup Squad – Preliminary
Pat Cummins (C), Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa.
Australia, ICC World Cup 2023 Schedule
Australia vs India – October 8 – Chennai
Australia vs South Africa – October 13 – Lucknow
Australia vs Qualifier 2 – October 16 – Lucknow
Australia vs Pakistan – October 20 – Bengaluru
Australia vs Qualifier 1 – October 25 – Delhi
Australia vs New Zealand – October 28 – Dharamsala
Australia vs England – November 4 – Ahmedabad
Australia vs Afghanistan – November 7 – Mumbai
Australia vs Bangladesh – November 12 – Pune
