In this article check Australia Squad For WTC Final 2023, Australia has named David Warner in their 17-player touring squad for the ICC World Test Championship final against India at The Oval and the first two Ashes Tests.
Warner has recovered from an elbow injury that he sustained during the Test series in India in February and is still being considered for selection in the Australia Squad For WTC Final 2023 that begins on June 7.
After leaving the India tour early and missing the third and fourth Tests to be with his unwell mother in Australia, Pat Cummins will resume his role as the captain of Australia Squad For WTC Final 2023.
All 17 players who have been chosen for the touring party will be eligible for selection in the World Test Championship final against India and the first two Ashes Tests at Edgbaston and Lord’s.
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After the second Ashes Test, the selectors will assess the composition of the squad and have the option to make alterations for the remaining matches against England at Headingly, Old Trafford, and The Oval.
On May 28, a squad of 15 players for the ICC World Test Championship final will be announced.
As per Australia Squad For WTC Final 2023, Warner has a chance to improve his recent record, which has only one century in 32 Test innings since the beginning of 2021. Additionally, his average score was only 9.5 during the last Ashes tour in 2019.
The Australia Squad For WTC Final 2023 includes Usman Khawaja, who is likely to take one of the opener positions. Marcus Harris and Matt Renshaw are also potential options to partner with the veteran at the top of the order.
The Australia Squad For WTC Final 2023 has been updated with the inclusion of Marcus Harris, all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, and wicketkeeper Josh Inglis. However, Ashton Agar, Peter Handscomb, Mitchell Swepson, and Matt Kuhnemann were not retained from the squad that toured India. Unfortunately, Lance Morris has been ruled out due to injury.
The World Test Championship final marks the end of over two years of consistent performance at the Test level by both the team and the individuals involved. This event leads into an Ashes series that is always highly anticipated.
“The UK is a very different assignment from our most recent tour of India and some of the changes are based upon the conditions we are anticipating,” – Australia chair of selectors George Bailey said.
“Marcus, Josh and Mitch return to the squad and provide valuable depth and flexibility within their respective skillsets.”
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“We see value in revisiting the squad following the second Ashes Test given the short turnaround between the WTC final and the first Ashes Test, along with the length of the tour.”
Australia is scheduled to compete against India in the World Test Championship final at the Oval from June 7-11. Following this, they will proceed to play the first Ashes Test against England at Edgbaston from June 16-20.
Australia Squad For WTC Final 2023
1. Pat Cummins (captain),
2. Steve Smith (vice-captain),
3. Alex Carey,
4. Cameron Green,
5. Marcus Harris,
6. Josh Hazlewood,
7. Travis Head,
8. Josh Inglis,
9. Usman Khawaja,
10. Marnus Labuschagne,
11. Nathan Lyon,
12. Mitchell Marsh,
13. Todd Murphy,
14. Matthew Renshaw,
15. Scott Boland,
16. Mitchell Starc,
17. David Warner,
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