Australia Changes Squad Mid-Way: Steve Smith, Maxwell, Josh Inglish, Zampa, Stoinis Return Home: Updated Australia Squad

Steve Smith, Adam Zampa, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis, and Sean Abbott, have decided to cut short their participation in the T20I series and return to Australia.

It seems like the Australian cricket team is facing challenges with player fatigue and the quick turnaround between the 2023 World Cup and the ongoing T20I series against India. Several key players, including Steve Smith, Adam Zampa, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis, and Sean Abbott, have decided to cut short their participation in the T20I series and return to Australia.

To fill the gaps left by these players, the Australian selectors have named reinforcements. Ben McDermott and Josh Philippe are already with the squad and will be available for the third T20I, while Ben Dwarshuis and Chris Green will join the team ahead of the fourth T20I.

Also read: IND vs AUS, 3rd T20I: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | India vs Australia 2023

Travis Head, who played a crucial role in Australia’s World Cup final win, and Tanveer Sangha, who was a traveling reserve for the World Cup team, will stay back in India for the remainder of the T20I series.

The updated Australia T20I squad includes Matthew Wade (c), Jason Behrendorff, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Chris Green, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Ben McDermott, Josh Philippe, Tanveer Sangha, Matt Short, and Kane Richardson.

Pat Cummins, the Test and ODI captain, acknowledged the challenges of playing in a series immediately after a long tournament. He highlighted the importance of these tours in providing opportunities for younger players or those who might not be in the first XI. Despite the fatigue, Cummins emphasized the significance of representing Australia in these tours.

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