Australia have announced a 14-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh, with wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis named captain in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins and Mitchell Marsh. The series, scheduled to be played in Bangladesh later this month, will see Inglis leading the side for the first time in ODIs.
Inglis to Lead Young Squad
Josh Inglis, who has been a consistent performer in white-ball cricket, will captain the Australian team in the three-match ODI series. The 29-year-old has previously led Australia in T20Is and will now take charge in the 50-over format. The squad features a blend of experience and youth, with several regulars rested or unavailable.
Mitchell Marsh Misses Out
All-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the series due to a lingering injury. Marsh, who was a key part of Australia's ODI setup, will undergo rehabilitation and is expected to be fit for the upcoming home season. His absence opens up opportunities for other all-rounders in the squad.
Full Squad
- Josh Inglis (c, wk)
- Sean Abbott
- Nathan Ellis
- Cameron Green
- Travis Head
- Josh Hazlewood
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Ben McDermott
- Glenn Maxwell
- Jhye Richardson
- Kane Richardson
- Steve Smith
- Mitchell Starc
- Adam Zampa
Key Players Return
The squad sees the return of senior players like Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, who were rested for the recent series against the West Indies. Glenn Maxwell also returns after a break, adding firepower to the batting lineup. Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne provide solidity in the middle order.
Bangladesh Series Details
The three-match ODI series is set to begin on June 18 in Dhaka, with the second and third matches scheduled for June 21 and June 24, respectively. All matches will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium. Australia will look to fine-tune their preparations for the upcoming World Cup later this year.
Australia's selection panel chairman George Bailey said, "We have picked a strong squad with a good mix of experience and youth. Josh Inglis has shown great leadership qualities in the T20 format, and we are confident he will do a good job in the ODIs. Mitchell Marsh's injury is unfortunate, but we have depth in the squad to cover his absence."
The series is expected to be a competitive one, with Bangladesh looking to continue their strong home record. Australia, on the other hand, will aim to build momentum ahead of the World Cup.
