AUS vs. SA: Travis Head, Josh Hazlewood to return; Mitchell Marsh for Captain Australia – Full Squad announced | Cricket news

The Australian men’s cricket team has announced its squad ahead of the three -match T20I series against South Africa starting on August 10.The Batter Matt makes a comeback to the short squad, while the hard-hitting batter Mich Owen gets its first chance in ODI selection after joining both the squads after a strong performance against the West Indies.Michelle Marsh will continue his role as a stand-in ODI captain as regular captain Pat Cummins are unavailable due to upcoming domestic commitments. Mitchell Starc will also sit out of the series.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Several players have been dropped after the West Indies series, including Sean Abbott, Jake Fraser-Mackgurk, Tanveer Sangh, Cooper Konoli and Aaron Hardy. The team continues to focus on preparations for next year’s ICC men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.George Bailey, president of Australia’s selection, said, “As we move towards the T20 World Cup, the flexibility and depth shown in the West Indies, out of clear results, has been a great positive.”“The flexibility within the batting order and the bowlers’ ability to bowl at different stages of the innings was especially pleasing to see.”“Mich Owen and Matt Kuhnemanman allowed them to play all five matches for their respective debut and Nathan Ellis preparation and work, which were highlights.“Travis Head and Josh Hazelwood, with the return of Hazelwood, small squads for a home series, some players do not see the part of the squad for this top and series, but all are in moving frames and we feel that the whole group adopted every opportunity.“We hope that this will continue through this series, and through New Zealand and Indian Series later this year, because we continue opportunities and testing summer preparation for the players.”Travis Head and Josh Hazlewood are ready to return to the squad for the upcoming home series. The purpose of the team management is to provide opportunity to the players and maintain a balance between the preparation of the test season.Australia T20I Squad: Michelle Marsh (C), Scene Abbott, Tim David, Ben Boveshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh England, Mat Kuhenman, Glenn Maxwell, Michel Owen, Matthew Short, Adam ZampaAustralia ODi Team: Michelle Marsh (C), Xavier Bartlet, Alex Carrie, Ben Boveshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Iglis, Manes Labschen, Lance Morris, Michel Owen, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa

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