Australia announces ODI squad for World Cup ,India Tour and South Africa Tour.

Australia’s squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India has raised eyebrows with some surprising selections and omissions. The uncapped leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha and relatively inexperienced all-rounder Aaron Hardie have made it to the 18-player squad, while Test star Marnus Labuschagne has been left out.

Australia’s preliminary 18-member World Cup sqaud:

Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa.

The inclusion of Tanveer Sangha and Aaron Hardie comes as a surprise to many, as they have not yet represented Australia in international cricket. However, the selectors seem to have shown faith in their potential and ability to perform on the big stage.

On the other hand, the absence of Marnus Labuschagne has been a notable talking point. The talented batter has been a key player for Australia in Test cricket, but his limited-overs performances have not secured him a spot in the World Cup squad. It is clear that the selectors have prioritized players who have demonstrated consistent performance in the One-Day format.

Meanwhile, Australia’s captain Pat Cummins is facing a race against time to be fit for the opening contest of the tournament. He suffered a fractured wrist during the recent Ashes series against England, and the medical advice is to rest the injury for six weeks. Despite the setback, Cummins is determined to recover in time for the World Cup and lead his team from the front.