Australian batsman Glenn Maxwell will join the ODI team on India tour. Photo Credit: RV Murthy
David Warner and Ashton Agar have been included in Australia’s squad for the One Day International series in India next month. despite being sent home From the Test tour this week.
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Recently injured all-rounders Mitchell Marsh and Glenn Maxwell were also included in the squad for the three-match series, which begins in Mumbai on March 17 and will continue with matches in Vizag and Chennai.
opener warner was injured and suffered an elbow fracture While batting in the Second Test, Agar was sent home to play domestic cricket after Todd Murphy and Matthew Kuhnmann dropped down the pecking order for spinners.
Pat Cummins, who left India after the defeat in Delhi due to family illnessWill captain the team in a series that will help Australia prepare for the World Cup to be held in India later this year.
All-rounder Cameron Green and left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc were also included in the squad, hoping to recover from broken fingers that had kept them out of the first two Tests.
Paceman Josh Hazlewood was dropped to allow him to recover from an Achilles injury, which prevented him from playing any part in the Test series. Chief selector George Bailey said, “It would be great for Josh to be a part of this series, but we have taken a conservative approach ahead of a very important winter in England of which he will be an integral part.”
Jhye Richardson will strengthen the pace bowling stock after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Marsh, who is recovering from an ankle injury, is expected to play two home matches for Western Australia before traveling to India, while Maxwell has already made his return from a broken leg with the Victoria state team.
Chief selector George Bailey said, “With the World Cup just seven months away, these matches in India are an important step in our preparation.”
“Glenn, Mitchell and Jhe are all key players we think the team can have come October.”
squad
Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Jhye Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa