Australia Squad for T20 World Cup 2024 USA: Cricket Australia unveiled their 15-member squad for the upcoming ninth edition of the ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place in the United States and the West Indies from June 1-29. The announcement, made on May 1, 2024, revealed a squad believed to be well-balanced by the Selection chair, instilling confidence in Australia's prospects for a strong showing in the tournament. However, it was noted that the selection process left many deserving and in-form players unfortunate to miss out.
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Mitch Marsh was appointed as the captain of the Australian squad, marking a significant leadership role for him. Notably, this edition of the T20 World Cup will see Steve Smith absent from the Australian World Cup squad for the first time since 2014, signalling a notable change in the team's composition and dynamics.
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Australia T20 World Cup Squad 2024
Ashton Agar and Cameron Green have been included in the squad despite their absence from the T20I circuit for nearly 18 months, highlighting the selectors' confidence in their abilities and potential contributions to the team. Additionally, the squad includes death-over specialist Nathan Ellis, who will bolster the fast bowling department alongside Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood. This formidable fast-bowling trio, complemented by Ellis's expertise in closing out innings, adds depth and versatility to Australia's bowling lineup, enhancing their prospects for success in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Here is the complete list of Team Players:
| Player | Role |
| Mitchell Marsh (Captain) | All-rounder |
| Cameron Green | All-rounder |
| Glenn Maxwell | All-rounder |
| Marcus Stoinis | All-rounder |
| Tim David | Batsman |
| Travis Head | Batsman |
| David Warner | Batsman |
| Ashton Agar | Bowler |
| Pat Cummins | Bowler |
| Nathan Ellis | Bowler |
| Josh Hazlewood | Bowler |
| Mitchell Starc | Bowler |
| Adam Zampa | Bowler |
| Josh Inglis | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Matthew Wade | Wicketkeeper Batter |
The announcement of reserves is still pending, but it's worth noting that several players, including promising talent Jake Fraser-McGurk, seasoned seamer Jason Behrendorff, and versatile all-rounder Matt Short, did not make the final squad.
Mitch Marsh will be leading the team.
Mitch Marsh, who has been acting interim captain for Australia's T20I side over the past year, will lead the team in a major tournament for the first time at the T20 World Cup. This marks a significant milestone in Marsh's career, and his leadership will be crucial in guiding the team's fortunes in the tournament. The team will be coached by former cricketer Andrew Barry McDonald.
NOTE: All participating teams can make changes to their squad until May 25. After this deadline, any alterations to the squad will necessitate approval from the ICC's Event Technical Committee.
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