AUS vs SA: Travis Head, Josh Hazlewood to return; Mitchell Marsh to captain Australia
The Australian men's cricket team has announced its squad ahead of the three-match T20I series against South Africa, starting August 10.
Batter Matt Short makes a comeback to the squad, while hard-hitting batter Mitch Owen gets his first chance at ODI selection after being included in both squads following strong performances against the West Indies.
Mitchell Marsh will continue his role as stand-in ODI captain as regular skipper Pat Cummins remains unavailable due to upcoming home commitments. Mitchell Starc will also sit out the series.
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Several players have been dropped following the West Indies series, including Sean Abbott, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tanveer Sangha, Cooper Connolly, and Aaron Hardie. The team continues to focus on preparation for next year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
"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," Australia selection chair 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.
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"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.
"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."
Travis Head and Josh Hazlewood are set to return to the squad for the upcoming home series. The team management aims to maintain a balance between providing opportunities to players and preparing for the Test season.
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
SA vs AUS Series Fixtures
First T20I: August 10, Darwin
Second T20I: August 12, Darwin
Third T20I: August 16, Cairns
First ODI: August 19, Cairns
Second ODI: August 22, Mackay
Third ODI: August 24, Mackay
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