Australia announces T20I and ODI squads for South Africa series

Cricket Australia Chair of Selectors, George Bailey, has revealed the T20I and ODI squads for the upcoming South Africa series, scheduled to start on Sunday, August 10, at Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin

Notably, Australia and South Africa will play three T20Is and as many ODIs in the limited-over series, concluding on Sunday, August 24. Mitchell Marsh has been named as the captain of both squads.

The notable absentees include Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, who will be eyeing to come back in the home summer, while Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell have retired from the One Day format.

“As we build towards the T20 World Cup the flexibility and depth shown in the West Indies, outside of the obvious results, has been a huge positive,” George Bailey said.

“The flexibility within the batting order and ability of bowlers to bowl in different stages of the innings were particularly pleasing to see. Mitch Owen and Matt Kuhnemann making their respective debuts and the preparation and work done by Nathan Ellis to allow him to play all five matches were highlights,” he added.

“The smaller squad for a home series, along with the return of Travis Head and Josh Hazlewood, see some players not part of the squad for this Top End series, but all remain in the frame moving forward and we feel the entire group embraced every opportunity,” he stated.

 “We expect that to continue through this series, and the New Zealand and Indian series later this year, as we balance continued opportunities for players and the preparation for the Test summer,” he concluded.

Australia T20I squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa

Australia ODI squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Lance Morris, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa

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