Marnus Labuschagne broke into Australia’s 15-member squad for the 50-over World Cup in India on the final doable second on Thursday on the again of his sturdy current kind whereas injured opener Travis Head was additionally included.
Labuschagne had been ignored of the provisional squad however sturdy shows in South Africa and the one-day sequence in India compelled his recall.
Head is about to overlook Australia’s early matches after breaking his hand in South Africa however was included rather than left-arm spinner Ashton Agar, who was within the preliminary squad of 15 gamers however didn’t get better from a calf damage in time.
“This was a tough call but, unfortunately, we couldn’t carry both Travis and Ashton into the tournament with the injuries they have,” chair of selectors George Bailey mentioned in an announcement.
“We have made the decision to carry Travis through the early stages with the aim of him being available around the mid part of the tournament.
“He has been a really important player in this ODI team and we are hopeful his return can provide a positive impetus as it gets to the business end of the tournament.”
Glenn Maxwell is more likely to be Australia’s second spin choice, alongside Adam Zampa, after the off-spinner’s career-best 4-40 towards India within the third one-day worldwide on Wednesday.
Five-time champion Australia begins its marketing campaign towards host India in Chennai on October 8.
Australia squad:
Pat Cummins (captain), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa
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