Australia Shuffles T20I Squad Against India as Six World Cup Champions Depart

Australia’s T20I squad is undergoing substantial changes as they adapt ahead of the remaining matches against India. Departing players include Steve Smith and Adam Zampa, paving the way for the return of Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis, and Sean Abbott. Josh Philippe and Ben McDermott have been named as replacements, while Ben Dwarshuis and Chris Green are set to join the squad later in the series.

Chris Green, poised for a potential debut in Raipur or the series finale in Bengaluru, brings extensive T20 experience from various leagues worldwide. His inclusion adds depth to the Australian side, complementing his demonstrated skills in domestic cricket. McDermott’s call-up is a result of Marnus Labuschagne’s involvement in Queensland’s Sheffield Shield team, and Josh Phillippe joins the Indian series due to his limited red-ball form in the Sheffield Shield.

The third T20I in Guwahati is pivotal for Australia, aiming for a victory after facing defeats in the initial two matches. Despite Josh Inglis’ remarkable century in the series opener, India successfully chased down Australia’s 208 to secure a narrow win. In the second match, India posted a formidable 235, limiting Australia to 191 despite resilient efforts from the middle order.

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Steve Smith, set to open for the Sydney Sixers in BBL 13 before the Pakistan Test series, showcased his form with scores of 52 off 41 and 19 off 16 in the earlier T20Is. With only Travis Head remaining from the World Cup-winning squad in India, the team is eager to secure a crucial victory in the upcoming clash to revive their series hopes against a formidable Indian side.

The revised Australia T20I squad for India includes Matthew Wade (c), Aaron Hardie, Jason Behrendorff, Sean Abbott (withdrawn), Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Chris Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (withdrawn), Glenn Maxwell (withdrawn), Ben McDermott, Josh Philippe, Tanveer Sangha, Matt Short, Steve Smith (withdrawn), Marcus Stoinis (withdrawn), Kane Richardson, and Adam Zampa (withdrawn).

Updated Australia T20 squad

Matthew Wade (c), Jason Behrendorff, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Chris Green, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Ben McDermott, Josh Philippe, Tanveer Sangha, Matt Short, Kane Richardson