Australia Coach McDonald Backs Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood for 2027 WC
Andrew McDonald said Australia will manage the trio’s workloads and fitness after recent injury setbacks to keep them available for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- On Monday, Australia head coach Andrew McDonald addressed what he called 'almost a misconception' that pace bowlers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood are selectively choosing which series to play, clarifying that omissions from Pakistan and Bangladesh ODI tours stem from workload management, not player preference.
- Managing the pace trio's durability has become critical as McDonald acknowledged 'the squad is four years older,' with Starc, Hazlewood, and Cummins aged 36, 35, and 33 respectively, requiring 'immense sports science investment' to sustain fitness through the international calendar.
- McDonald told reporters this rest period is 'the last significant break' before a grueling 12-month run from August 13, 2027, featuring 20 Tests, nine ODIs and five T20Is across four continents, culminating in the October 2027 ODI World Cup when Starc and Hazlewood will approach 38 and 37 years old.
- The pace trio's absence from Pakistan and Bangladesh tours means Cummins and Hazlewood miss IPL playoffs and June ODIs while all three skip Bangladesh T20Is, with McDonald prioritizing their fitness over immediate bilateral commitments.
- With Glenn Maxwell retired, Cricket Australia is exploring Tim David as a potential finisher, though David remains unavailable for ODI cricket due to other commitments, leaving the specialized lower-order role open for future discussions.
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Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald backs the pace trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood to play the 2027 ODI World Cup, but admitted that Cricket Australia (CA) need to invest in their bodies to set the star pacers up for 2027.
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