Australia has included batting all-rounder Cameron Green in the squad for their limited-overs series against India starting November 27. Meanwhile, Mitchell Marsh, who suffered an injury during Sunrisers Hyderabad’s first IPL game, continues to nurse his injury.
On the other hand, veteran all-rounder Moises Henriques has been recalled to the squad led by the Aaron Finch. Pat Cummins, who is currently plying his trade for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, will work as Finch’s assistant. Meanwhile, Nathan Lyon, Josh Philippe, Riley Meredith and Andrew Tye didn’t find a place in the squad.
Australia announce limited-overs squad vs India
The 21-year-old Cameron Green has only played nine one-day games for Western Australia and 13 T20s for Perth Scorchers. Although new to high-grade cricket, the youngster has already grabbed eyeballs. He has already played a 197-run knock in this year’s Sheffield Shield game. He also has a decent average with the ball.
Speaking in the wake of the squad announcement, Trevor Hohns said that the side performed exceptionally well and they are looking forward to another stellar effort in the upcoming summer against Virat Kohli & Co.
“The entire squad performed exceptionally well in the UK in beating the current one-day World Champions at home and retaining the World No.1 ranking in T20 International cricket. We look forward to a blockbuster summer against one of our greatest rivals,” said national selector Trevor Hohns.
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“Cameron’s domestic form has been outstanding and he has carried it through for Western Australia this summer,” national selector Trevor Hohns said. “As a potential player of the future this is an opportunity for him to be part of the squad and build on his experience,” he added.
Australia’s white-ball squad for India series
Aaron Finch (c), Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins (vc), Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Moises Henriques, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Daniel Sams, Kane Richardson, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa
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Meanwhile, Mitchell Marsh, who is on the road to recovery will get a few practice games against India A to prove his fitness before the Test series starts.
Australia play the first of the three ODIs against India on November 27. On the other hand, the three-match T20I series starts December 4.
