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Key Takeaways
- 1Cummins-Hazlewood pace duo returns post-injury.
- 2David's power-hitting enhances middle order.
- 3Bailey confident in full fitness for title defense.
"George Bailey, chair of selectors, said the trio was "tracking well" and that he remained "confident" they would make the final squad"
Injury-returnees Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Tim David headline Australia's provisional T20 World Cup squad, led by Mitchell Marsh.
The 15-man group—featuring Xavier Bartlett, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, and Adam Zampa—signals depth amid recoveries. Cummins (back issue) eyes a scan for final clearance, but George Bailey's optimism mirrors Australia's 2021 T20WC title blueprint.
Comeback Stars Bolster Allround Firepower
Cummins and Hazlewood's pace duo, absent since Ashes, could dominate death overs like their 2023 ODI WC hauls. David's middle-order hitting adds X-factor, akin to Marcus Stoinis' evolution.
Squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa.
'All three tracking well for tournament fitness,' says Bailey.
Historically, Australia's injury management has yielded results—think Starc's 2024 returns.
Tactical Depth for Global Defense
Marsh's leadership, with Head-Inglis opening fireworks, sets up versatile attacks. Kuhnemann's left-arm spin offers variety against spin-vulnerable sides. If fit, Cummins elevates Australia as favorites.
