Australia ODI and T20I Squads Named for England Series

WicketPulse · 2026-11-02 · Original automated news brief

Australia has announced their squads for the upcoming white-ball series against England, with several senior players absent. Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood are not part of the team as they focus on Test preparations. Nathan Ellis is also excluded from the ODI component due to a side strain. The 14-player ODI squad includes emerging talents like Mahli Beardman and Oliver Peake, alongside all-rounders Jack Edwards and Liam Scott. The T20I squad features new faces such as Nikhil Chaudhary, Joel Davies, Lachlan Shaw, and Sam Harper.

The series against England includes three ODIs and five T20Is starting on 13 November. The selection highlights a focus on developing young players while experienced bowlers are rested. The decision reflects the team's strategy for balancing short-format fixtures with longer Test campaigns. The squads aim to provide opportunities for emerging cricketers ahead of the international schedule.

Based on verified source reporting. Source: ICC ↗ · Source published 2026-11-02