Cricket Australia (CA) on Wednesday, named a 15-member provisional squad for the upcoming ICC Males’s ODI World Cup 2023 in India, commencing on October 5.
Pat Cummins will lead the aspect, nevertheless, he’s at the moment recovering from a fractured wrist and is in a race to be slot in time for the World Cup, together with Mitchell Starc, Glenn Maxwell and Steve Smith.
Steve Smith can also be battling a wrist damage, sustained throughout the the Ashes, whereas Mitchell Starc has been coping with groin soreness since getting back from the Ashes.
In the meantime, allrounder Glenn Maxwell was dominated out of the South Africa tour resulting from soreness in his ankle stemming from his beforehand damaged leg.
Nevertheless, Australia’s nationwide choice panel chairman George Bailey is hopeful that the quartet will regain full health previous to the World Cup.
“All are well placed to come back online in the coming weeks and potentially for selection in the upcoming series against India,” George Bailey mentioned.
“There are eight one-day matches still to play in South Africa and India before the final squad is due to be declared. They are followed by two World Cup practice games, which offers plenty of opportunity to continue the build for the tournament.”
Australia’s remaining 15-member squad is predicted to be confirmed to the ICC by September 28, after the conclusion of a three-match ODI collection in India.
Australia will kick off their World Cup marketing campaign in opposition to India on October eight in Chennai.
Australia World Cup squad
Pat Cummins (c), Steven Smith, David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey, Marcus Stoinis, Cameron Inexperienced, Ashton Agar, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa, Sean Abbott
