Mitchell Marsh Leads Australia in T20I and ODI Series Against Scotland and England

Australia’s cricket team has picked their players for the upcoming T20I games against Scotland and England starting a new chapter after David Warner’s time. Cooper Connolly, who plays for Perth Scorchers, got his first chance to play T20I cricket for Australia showing the team’s new direction. They’ll first play three T20I matches against Scotland on September 4, 6, and 7. After that, they’ll face England in three T20Is and five ODIs beginning September 11.

Without Pat Cummins around, Mitchell Marsh is gonna lead the team. He wants to give new guys like Jake Fraser-McGurk a shot. Jake’s joining both T20I and ODI teams against England. Connolly’s in the mix too, ’cause he did great in local T20s in Big Bash League finals and Sheffield Shield.

Big names like Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell are skipping the T20I games but will show up for ODIs against England. Matthew Short’s not going on the T20I tour ’cause of family stuff.

George Bailey, the guy who picks players, thinks the team’s got a good mix of old pros and new blood. He’s pretty sure they’re ready for big events coming up, like the ICC Champions Trophy.

Mitchell Marsh leads the T20I team as captain. The squad has Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wicketkeeper), Spencer Johnson, Marcus Stoinis, and Adam Zampa.

Mitchell Marsh will also captain the ODI series. The team includes Sean Abbott, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, and other players.

This lineup aims to create a well-rounded group to face upcoming tests.