Marsh to lead Australia 5 1é-member squad for T201 series in the Caribbean

Mitchell Marsh, making his return to international action, has been appointed captain of a 16-member Australian squad for their upcoming T201 series against the West Indies in the Caribbean next month, according to the official website of the ICC.The Aussies meet the West Indies in Jamaica and St Kitts for five T20ls, as the team prepares for their 2026 T20 World Cup campaign early next year Hard-hitting Mitch Owen and spinner Matt Kuhnemann are included in a nod to recent domestic form, while Cameron Green and Cooper Connolly also return, having recovered from respective injuries.

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Recent IPL champion Josh Hazlewood is another addition, having missed the side's last T20I series at home against Pakistan as part of his load management plan.There was no room in the squad for Jake Fraser-McGurk, Marcus Stoinis and Xavier Bartlett, while Pat Cummins, Travis Head and Mitchell Starc will sit out the series, returning to Australia following the Test series against the West Indies on the same tour.Australian chair of selectors George Bailey says the series is crucial in finding a group to take on