The Australian cricket team has announced its preliminary squad for the ICC World Cup 2023, which will be held in India. The squad consists of 18 players, including the captain Pat Cummins. The team has some surprise selections, and one notable omission. The final squad of 15 players will be announced by September 28, 2023, according to ICC regulations.
Australia Squad List for ICC World Cup 2023
Here is the list of players in the preliminary squad of Australia for the ICC World Cup 2023:
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Pat Cummins (C) | Bowler |
| Sean Abbott | Bowler |
| Ashton Agar | All-rounder |
| Alex Carey | Wicket-keeper/Batsman |
| Nathan Ellis | Bowler |
| Cameron Green | All-rounder |
| Aaron Hardie | All-rounder |
| Josh Hazlewood | Bowler |
| Mitchell Marsh | All-rounder |
| Glenn Maxwell | All-rounder |
| Todd Murphy | Bowler |
| Mitchel Starc | Bowler |
| Marcus Stoinis | All-rounder |
| Adam Zampa | Bowler |
Surprise Selections
The Australian team has made some surprise selections in their preliminary squad for the ICC World Cup 2023. Two uncapped players, Aaron Hardie and Todd Murphy, have been included in the squad. Hardie is an all-rounder who has played for Western Australia, while Murphy is a left-arm fast bowler who has played for Victoria.
Notable Omission
One notable omission from the squad is Marnus Labuschagne, who is one of the best batsmen in the world currently. Labuschagne has been left out of the preliminary squad, which has surprised many cricket fans and experts. Labuschagne has played 30 or more ODIs since the start of 2020, and he is the only specialist batter to do so.
Schedule for Cricket World Cup 2023
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will be hosted by the Indian Cricket Board, and the Australia team will get the advantage of the old ground. The schedule for the tournament has been updated after the Qualifier. Australia will play their first match against India on October 8, 2023.
Final Thoughts
The Australian cricket team has announced its preliminary squad for the ICC World Cup 2023, which includes some surprise selections and one notable omission. The team will play eight ODI games before the tournament, and the final squad of 15 players will be announced by September 28, 2023. Cricket fans around the world are eagerly waiting to see how the Australian team performs in the tournament.
Also read this: ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 Schedule
