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Australia announced the playing-XI for the first T20 against the West Indies. Read
Sandy Verma | July 21, 2025 8:24 AM CST

Australia In Sabina Park of Jamaica West Indies He has officially announced its playing-XI for the first T20 International match to be played against.

After resting several prominent players, the visiting team has launched a new and balanced team that includes a mixture of young and experienced players. With this, his five -match campaign is starting in the Caribbean tour.

All -rounder Michel Owen T20 is ready for debut in Internationals, while injured fast bowler Spencer Johnson Included in the team instead Jake Fraser-Mackgrack Also got a chance in the early XI.

The selection of the Fraser-Mackgrack reflects selectors’ policy of examining the next generation Australian cricketers.

Matthew short out, senior players relax

Australia suffered a shock when Matthew Short stretched muscles during the training session, which led to the entire series. They have been sent back home and they will not participate in the tour.

Many senior players of the team – eg Travis Head, Alex Carrie, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Stark And Josh hazalwood – It is rested from this series. In his absence, emerging players will get a golden opportunity to show their ability before the ICC Men T20 World Cup 2026. India and Sri Lanka will jointly host this World Cup.

Marsh will captain, Zampa will handle bowling attack

Mitchell Marsh Australians will continue to captain the T20 team, while experienced players like Glenn Maxwell and Adam Zampa will provide the necessary balance to the youth lineup.

Josh England will take responsibility for wicketkeeping, while fast bowling responsibility Scene Abbott, Ben Dvarshuis And Nathan alice Will be shared between

The series will prove to be an important platform for Australia to test the depth of its team and to try potential World Cup players under international pressure.

Australia’s playing-XI for the first T20 against West Indies:

Mitchell Marsh (Captain), Jake Fraser-Macgark, Josh Illis (wicketkeeper), Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Cooper Connoli, Ben Dwarushuis, Scene Abbott, Nathan Alice, Adam Zampa


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