All-rounder Mitchell Marsh will captain Australia in the upcoming T20 World Cup, which takes place in the Caribbean and USA. Smith’s exclusion from the squad comes after a poor performance against New Zealand in February, where he scored only 11 and four. However, promising batter Jake Fraser-McGurk has also been left out of the squad.
Smith’s omission was not an easy decision, but Selection chief George Bailey emphasized the need for balance in the final 15 to ensure success in the campaign. There were discussions about including Smith in the side, but ultimately he was left out. Bailey mentioned that he will be closely watching Fraser-McGurk, who has been in good form for the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League.
The 15-man squad includes experienced players like Test captain Pat Cummins, fast bowler Mitchell Starc, and all-rounder Glenn Maxwell. Eleven players from Australia’s 2021 T20 World Cup-winning campaign are also part of the squad. The team is determined to defend their title and bring home another victory on international soil.
