Mitchell Marsh to Lead as Australia Go Spin Heavy for T20 World Cup 2026

Australia have announced their T20 World Cup 2026 squad with plenty of world-class names in it. Alongside the experienced names, there are a no. of players who will be featuring in the T20 World Cup for the first time and will have a point to prove.

The T20 World Cup 2026 will be played in India and Sri Lanka and as expected, Cricket Australia have gone with a spin-heavy squad, suited to the conditions in this part of the world. The 2021 champions are one of the best T20 teams in the world and will be one of the favorites to win the title.

Mitchell Marsh to Lead, Glenn Maxwell Included

All-rounder Mitchell Marsh will continue to lead the team with the Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins also in the squad. Cummins was doubtful for the tournament due to his injury concerns lately, however, he has been included in Australia's provisional squad of the tournament.

Alongside Cummins, Josh Hazlewood's fitness is also closely monitored. Both Cummins and Hazlewood will need to prove their fitness by the end of January in order to be in Australia T20 World Cup squad. The same case is with the finisher Tim David as well, who has been ruled out of the BBL with a hamstring injury.

The Australia squad for T20 World Cup 2026 also has some of the most dangerous batsmen in the world like Travis Head and Glenn Maxwell. While Head will be key for Australia due to his form and experience in these conditions, Maxwell's recent form hasn't been the best. However, the onus will be on Australia captain for T20 World Cup 2026, Mitchell Marsh.

Strong Spin Bowling Department

The spin department looks strong with Adam Zampa leading the way. He will be complemented by Matt Kuhnemann and other all-rounders. Cooper Connolly is also in the team due to his excellent form in the BBL. Head, Matthew Short, and Maxwell are the other spin bowling options in the squad. The Australia T20 World Cup 2026 squad also two of the best all-rounders in the world, Cameron Green and Marcus Stoinis.

Apart from Hazlewood and Cummins, Xavier Bartlett and Nathan Ellis are the other fast bowlers in the squad. This will be Australia's first T20 World Cup after Mitchell Starc's retirement and his absence is likely to be felt. Interestingly, Josh Inglis is the only wicketkeeper in the squad with no Carey or Philippe. However, changes can be made to the squad as this is just the provisional one.

Australia Squad for T20 World Cup 2026

Mitchell Marsh (C), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa