Australia T20 World Cup 2026 Squad: Mitchell Marsh to Captain, Two Key Names Dropped

Australia have announced the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, which is set to take place in India and Sri Lanka from February 7.

Cricket Australia has announced a provisional 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka later this year. Led by all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, the squad emphasizes spin bowling options to tackle the expected turning tracks in the subcontinent, blending experience with emerging talent amid some fitness concerns.

Pat Cummins is managing his workload, Josh Hazlewood is nursing a hamstring issue, and Tim David is dealing with a similar strain - but the trio have been included in the side for the upcoming World Cup.

"Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Tim David are

tracking well and we are confident they will be available for the World Cup. This is a preliminary squad so should changes need to be made they will ahead of the support period," selector George Bailey said.

Ben Dwarshuis is among the notable omissions as the left-arm pacer has found no place in the side, while Mitchell Owen is also omitted. Despite his recent lack of form, veteran Glenn Maxwell finds himself in the squad, while Matthew Kuhnemann is set to be th second spinner along with Adam Zampa.

Australia T20 World Cup 2026 Squad

Mitchell Marsh (C), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa