Australia Squad for New Zealand Series: Cummins Rested, Marsh to Lead Side

Australia announces squad for T20I series against New Zealand

Australia has named a 14-man squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against New Zealand, set to take place in Mount Maunganui next month. The squad sees the return of allrounder Marcus Stoinis, who makes a much-anticipated comeback after a year-long absence from the national team. Stoinis, who retired from One-Day Internationals earlier this year and has been without a central or state contract, last played for Australia in late 2024. Hi…

Australia squad for New Zealand series: Cummins rested, Marsh to lead side

Pace spearhead Mitchell Starc was not been included in the squad as he announced his retirement from the format, while Pat Cummins was excluded to manage his lumbar bone stress.

Massive blow for Australia as Pat Cummins ruled out of white-ball series against New Zealand and India

Pat Cummins has sustained a lumbar bone stress.

Explained: Why no Pat Cummins in Australia’s white-ball squad for New Zealand tour?

Australia will travel to New Zealand for their upcoming white-ball series without captain Pat Cummins, after medical scans confirmed he is suffering from lumbar bone stress in his lower back. While not a stress fracture, the condition is being carefully managed by Cricket Australia’s medical team to prevent further complications.... Read full article at CricketTimes.com