Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Australia Announces T20 World Cup 2026 Squad
Australia has announced its squad for the T20 World Cup 2026.
The team includes some players who are currently injured, like Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Tim David.
Mitchell Marsh will be the captain.
The squad also has other experienced players like Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, and Adam Zampa.
Australia will start their campaign against Ireland on February 11, 2026.
They will play their group matches in Sri Lanka and the Super 8 stages in India, if they qualify.
The tournament begins on February 7, 2026.
Notably, fast-bowling all-rounder Mitchell Owen was not included in the squad.
Australia announced its 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on January 1, 2026.
Injured players Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Tim David are included in the squad.
Mitchell Marsh will captain the team, with experienced players like Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis also included.
Australia's campaign begins on February 11, 2026, against Ireland in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Notable absentee from the squad is fast-bowling all-rounder Mitchell Owen.
- Who
- Australia's cricket team for the T20 World Cup 2026
- What
- Announcement of the squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
- When
- January 1, 2026
- Where
- The squad will compete in the T20 World Cup 2026, with group matches in Sri Lanka and Super 8 stages in India (subject to qualification)
- Why
- To prepare and compete in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Inclusion of Injured Players
Omission of Mitchell Owen
Squad Composition
Inclusion of Injured Players
The squad includes injured players Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Tim David, with the expectation that they will recover in time for the tournament.
Omission of Mitchell Owen
Notable absentee Mitchell Owen, a fast-bowling all-rounder, was not included in the squad.
- Tournament
- ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
- Captain
- Mitchell Marsh
- Injured Players
- Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Tim David
- Notable Absentee
- Mitchell Owen
- Opening Match
- February 11, 2026, against Ireland
- Total Squad Members
- 15
- Tournament Start Date
- February 7, 2026
- Group Stage Location
- Sri Lanka
- Super 8 Stage Location
- India (subject to qualification)
- Australia's Group
- Group B
- Surprise Call-ups
- Matt Kuhnemann, Cooper Connolly
- Spin Support
- Adam Zampa, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short
Sources
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