Mitchell Marsh: Australia have pulled a rabbit out of the bag as they have announced Mitchell Marsh as captain for the T20 series against South Africa. Marsh pipped the likes of Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis and bagged the role after Aaron Finch announced retirement from international cricket after leading Australia to T20 World Cup 2022. Marsh’s first assignment will begin against South Africa in the T20 series.
“Mitch has long been a senior player within the white-ball structure, with this an opportunity for him to add to his leadership skills at the international level,” said selection chair George Bailey. “We look forward to him taking that step in South Africa.”
Marsh’s captaincy announcement comes on the back of his stellar performance in the 2021 World Cup. Promoted at number three, the all-rounder played a key role in Australia winning the maiden T20 World Cup. In the final against New Zealand, the right-hand batter scored a scintillating 77 runs from just 50 balls.
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Apart from Marsh, the squad sees a lot of young players like Aaron Hardie, Matt Short, and Spencer Johnson, who are in line to make international debuts. All these players had a good Big Bash League last season. Australia will tour South Africa for a three-match T20 series.
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Apart from young players being selected for the T20 team, the squad also sees David Warner, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, and Marcus Stoinis. All the players played pivotal roles in the T20 World Cup campaign. Speaking about the wicketkeeper slot, Australia have selected Josh Inglis and have overlooked Matthew Wade for the squad.
Australia T20 squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Jason Behrendorff, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa
2023 Qantas Tour of South Africa
Australia T20 squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Jason Behrendorff, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa
August 30: First T20I, Durban (August 31, 2am AEST)
September 1: Second T20I, Durban (September 2, 2am AEST)
September 3: Third T20I, Durban, September 3, 10pm AEST
Australia ODI squad: Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa
September 7: First ODI, Bloemfontein (D/N), 9pm AEST
September 9: Second ODI, Bloemfontein (D/N), 9pm AEST
September 12: Third ODI, Potchefstroom (D/N), 9pm AEST
September 15: Fourth ODI, Centurion (D/N), 9pm AEST
September 17: Fifth ODI, Johannesburg, 6pm AEST
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