Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024 Australia Squad: Captain, Batsmen, Bowlers, All-Rounder, Coach and Other Staff
BGT 2024: Australia's squad for the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy features a blend of experienced players and new talent. Led by Pat Cummins, the team includes established stars like Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, and Usman Khawaja. Notably, uncapped opener Nathan McSweeney and wicketkeeper Josh Inglis are set to make their Test debuts.
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) is a prestigious Test cricket series played between Australia and India, named after cricketing legends Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar.
This fiercely contested series has become one of the most anticipated in the cricket field, showcasing intense rivalry and top-class performances.
In 2024, Australia is set to challenge India with a strong squad of 13 talented members. This includes experienced leadership under the captain, a mix of reliable batsmen, pace and spin bowlers, and dynamic all-rounders.
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List of BGT (2024) Australia Squad: Captain, Batsmen, Bowlers, All-Rounder, Coach and Other Staff
Here’s the list of Australia's squad for the 2024 series.
| Name | Role |
| Patrick James Cummins | Bowler (Captain) |
| Alex Tyson Carey | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Travis Michael Head | Top-order Batter |
| Joshua Patrick Inglis | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Usman Tariq Khawaja | Top-order Batter |
| Marnus Labuschagne | Batter |
| Steven Peter Devereux Smith | Top-order Batter (Vice-Captain) |
| Scott Michael Boland | Bowler |
| Josh Reginald Hazlewood | Bowler |
| Nathan Michael Lyon | Bowler |
| Mitchell Aaron Starc | Bowler |
| Mitchell Ross Marsh | Allrounder |
| Nathan A McSweeney | Allrounder |
Captain
- Name: Patrick James Cummins
- Batting Style: Right-hand bat
- Bowling Style: Right arm Fast
- Playing Role: Bowler
Batsmen
- Full Name: Alex Tyson Carey
- Batting Style: Left-hand bat
- Fielding Position: Wicketkeeper
- Playing Role: Wicketkeeper Batter
- Full Name: Travis Michael Head
- Batting Style: Left-hand bat
- Fielding Position: Wicketkeeper
- Playing Role: Top-order Batter
- Bowling Style: Right-arm Offbreak
- Full Name: Joshua Patrick Inglis
- Batting Style: Right-hand bat
- Fielding Position: Wicketkeeper
- Playing Role: Wicketkeeper Batter
- Full Name: Usman Tariq Khawaja
- Batting Style: Left-hand bat
- Playing Role: Top-order Batter
- Bowling Style: Right arm Medium
- Full Name: Marnus Labuschagne
- Batting Style: Right-hand bat
- Playing Role: Batter
- Bowling Style: Legbreak
- Full Name: Steven Peter Devereux Smith (Vice-Captain)
- Batting Style: Right-hand bat
- Playing Role: Top-order Batter
- Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Bowlers
- Full Name: Patrick James Cummins (Captain)
- Batting Style: Right-hand bat
- Playing Role: Bowler
- Bowling Style: Right arm Fast
- Full Name: Scott Michael Boland
- Batting Style: Right-hand bat
- Playing Role: Bowler
- Bowling Style: Right arm Fast medium
- Full Name: Josh Reginald Hazlewood
- Batting Style: Left-hand bat
- Playing Role: Bowler
- Bowling Style: Right arm Fast medium
- Full Name: Nathan Michael Lyon
- Batting Style: Right-hand bat
- Playing Role: Bowler
- Bowling Style: Right arm Offbreak
- Full Name: Mitchell Aaron Starc
- Batting Style: Left-hand bat
- Playing Role: Bowler
- Bowling Style: Left arm Fast
All-Rounder
- Full Name: Mitchell Ross Marsh
- Batting Style: Right-hand bat
- Playing Role: Allrounder
- Bowling Style: Right arm Medium
- Full Name: Nathan A McSweeney
- Batting Style: Right-hand bat
- Playing Role: Allrounder
- Bowling Style: Right arm Offbreak
Coach & Other Staff
- Head Coach: Andrew McDonald has been leading the Australian team since 2022 and will continue in this role during the BGT.
- Bowling Coach: Daniel Vettori, who is also the head coach of the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL, serves as Australia's bowling coach. He will participate in the BGT but has commitments that may require him to step away briefly for IPL-related duties.
The 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy will commence on November 22, 2024, at various stadiums across Australia, including Perth Stadium, Adelaide Oval, The Gabba, Melbourne Cricket Ground, and Sydney Cricket Ground.
This tournament promises to be a thrilling chapter in the historic rivalry between Australia and India. With a mix of experienced veterans and promising talent, the Australian squad is poised to challenge India on their home turf.
Led by Patrick Cummins and supported by a solid lineup of batters and bowlers, Australia is aiming to reclaim the coveted trophy. As both sides gear up for intense competition, fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating a series that could redefine Test cricket's classic battles.
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