US EditionAUS T20I and ODI Squad for SA Series: Mitchell Owen Rewarded for Fine Form; Hazlewood, Head Return
AUSTRALIA, JUL 30 – Australia’s squads for the six-match series against South Africa include debutant Mitchell Owen and see rested stars Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc replaced by Mitchell Marsh as captain.
- Cricket Australia announced squads for three T20Is and three ODIs against South Africa, starting August 10.
- Returning veterans Travis Head and Josh Hazlewood, along with Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, are rested for the series, while Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell retired from ODIs.
- Next month, Mitchell Owen earned his first ODI call-up to face South Africa after scoring 50 runs and taking two wickets in Australia's five-match West Indies T20I sweep.
- Mitchell Marsh captains both squads, with Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc rested, while Alex Carey and Marnus Labuschagne feature only in the ODI squad.
- Expecting continued flexibility, Bailey said players in the frame moving forward remain available, and he expects this to continue through upcoming series and the Indian series later this year.
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Australia have named 14-member squads for both the ODI and T20I formats ahead of their upcoming three-match series against South Africa, starting August 10. With Pat Cummins rested, Mitchell Marsh, already the T20I captain, will also lead the ODI side. Mitchell Starc is also unavailable for the tour. A notable inclusion in the ODI squad is Mitchell Owen, who earns his maiden call-up in the 50-over format following a promising performance in the …
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