Mitchell Marsh.
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Mitchell Marsh will captain Australia for their Twenty20 sequence towards the West Indies with common skipper Pat Cummins being rested, the nation’s cricket board (CA) stated on January 24.
Australia are internet hosting West Indies for three T20s between Feb. 9-13 as a part of their preparations for the T20 World Cup, which might be held within the Caribbean and U.S. in June.
Cummins and Mitchell Starc are being managed to put together for Australia’s tour to New Zealand, which begins on Feb. 21, CA added.
“We see these matches as an opportunity to narrow down on those who may be part of the T20 World Cup squad later this year,” chair of selectors George Bailey stated in a press release.
“There are a further three T20 internationals in New Zealand following this West Indies series where we will continue to build towards the T20 World Cup as required.
“It is likely we will use the block of six games to provide opportunity to players in some different roles and positions. We will then be keeping a close eye on the Indian Premier League before choosing a World Cup squad.”
Australia squad:
Mitchell Marsh (C), Sean Abbott, Jason Behrendorff, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner and Adam Zampa.