Mitchell Marsh Leads Australia in T20I Series Against West Indies

Mitchell Marsh is set to lead Australia in a T20I series against the West Indies next month, marking his return to international cricket. The squad, however, is missing several key players, including Mitchell Starc and Travis Head. This five-match series will serve as preparation for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Marsh, who had a stellar IPL season, expressed excitement about the team's prospects and the potential for other players to join the squad. With Australia in strong form, having won 12 of their last 14 T20Is, cricket fans are eager to see how the team performs.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 4, 2025, 16:59 IST

Mitchell Marsh Returns as Captain

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is making a comeback to international cricket as he has been named the captain of a 16-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against the West Indies next month.

The two teams will compete in a five-match T20I series, serving as preparation for the 2026 T20 World Cup scheduled for next year. Notable inclusions in the squad are explosive batter Mitch Owen and spinner Matt Kuhnemann, along with Cameron Green and Cooper Connolly.

Absence of Key Players

The squad does not feature prominent players such as Mitchell Starc, Travis Head, and Marcus Stoinis. Additionally, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Xavier Bartlett have also been left out.

In a statement, Marsh emphasized the busy T20 schedule ahead, which includes matches against South Africa, New Zealand, and five games against India at home. He expressed the team's aim to refine and build a squad that would be well-suited for the World Cup in the subcontinent.

Exciting Times Ahead

Marsh noted that several players outside the current squad could still make their way into the team for the upcoming series against India and through the Big Bash League. He highlighted the growing connections, role development, and combinations as they prepare for the World Cup, calling it an exciting phase for Australian T20 cricket.

Returning from a successful IPL season in 2025, where he scored 627 runs for Lucknow Super Giants, including a century, Marsh leads a team that has shown strong form, winning 12 of their last 14 T20Is.

Australia's T20I Squad for West Indies

The Australian T20I squad for the series against the West Indies includes: Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitch Owen, Matthew Short, and Adam Zampa.