Australia Finalizes T20 World Cup Squad with Key Injury Concerns
Cricket Australia has officially announced its 15-player squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, confirming both seasoned stars and exciting talents — but also raising eyebrows with notable injury concerns affecting some of the team’s biggest names.
With the global tournament just weeks away, selectors have backed injured players to join the campaign, showing faith in their recovery while managing risks in one of the most competitive international cricket events.
🏏 Captain and Leadership
- Mitchell Marsh will lead the side as captain, bringing experience and all-round balance to Australia’s World Cup aspirations.
- Marsh’s leadership will be crucial in uniting a squad challenged by fitness questions around key fast bowlers.
📋 Australia T20 World Cup 2026 Squad
Cricket Australia confirmed the following players for the tournament:
- Mitchell Marsh (Captain)
- Pat Cummins
- Josh Hazlewood
- Mitchell Starc
- Adam Zampa
- Glenn Maxwell
- Tim David
- Marcus Stoinis
- Travis Head
- David Warner
- Josh Inglis
- Matthew Wade
- Ashton Agar
- Cameron Green
- Sean Abbott
🔥 Key Injury Updates
🩹 Pat Cummins
Australia’s pace spearhead has battled a slight hamstring complaint in recent weeks. While not considered severe, the management has confirmed Cummins is being monitored closely to ensure he starts the tournament in match-ready condition.
🩹 Josh Hazlewood
Hazlewood, one of Australia’s most reliable Test and limited-overs bowlers, has been nursing a back strain. Trainers are hopeful the rest and rehabilitation programme will allow him to feature — but his availability may depend on progression in warm-up matches.
🩹 Tim David
The explosive middle-order batter faced a minor shoulder issue that delayed his preseason training. Cricket Australia’s medical team has cleared him to travel with the squad, with workload management likely early in the tournament.
