Australia Announces Squads for Upcoming England White-Ball Series

Australia has unveiled its squads for the upcoming white-ball series against England, omitting several key players as they prepare for future Test matches. The series includes three ODIs and five T20Is, starting on November 13. With injuries affecting some players, new talents like Mahli Beardman and Oliver Peake have been included. This series presents an opportunity for emerging cricketers to shine against a strong opponent. Read on for detailed squad lists and insights from the selection committee.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 2, 2026, 08:24 IST

Australia Reveals Teams for England Series

Australia has announced its squads for the forthcoming home white-ball series against England, leaving out several prominent players. The series, which includes three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and five Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), is set to commence on November 13.

Key fast bowlers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood will not participate as they focus on preparing for the ICC World Test Championship matches against New Zealand and India. The first ODI will take place in Perth on November 13, followed by matches in Adelaide and Hobart on November 15 and 18, respectively. The T20I series will kick off in Melbourne on November 21, with subsequent games scheduled in Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney, and Canberra, concluding with the final T20I on December 2.

Injury Updates and New Additions

Nathan Ellis will also be absent from the ODI series as he recovers from a side strain sustained during the September series against South Africa. In light of these omissions, Australia has included several new talents in the squads. Notable inclusions in the 14-member ODI squad are former ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup players Mahli Beardman and Oliver Peake, along with emerging all-rounders Jack Edwards and Liam Scott. The T20I squad features newcomers Nikhil Chaudhary, Joel Davies, Lachlan Shaw, and Sam Harper.

Several established players will miss the T20I series, including Test regulars Travis Head, Matthew Renshaw, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, and Cooper Connolly, who will participate in the ODI series. This opens opportunities for emerging players to showcase their skills against their traditional rivals.

Selection Insights

"These ODI and T20 matches offer a platform for several players, many of whom have recently toured, to showcase their skills against formidable opponents," stated George Bailey, the chair of Australia's selection committee. "Liam Scott is back in the ODI squad, and we are thrilled with his growth over the past 12-18 months. Mahli Beardman's recent performances for Australia A were commendable, and we are eager for his return to the national team in both formats. We believe he has the potential to evolve into an all-format player in the coming years," he added.

"Lachie Shaw is another talented cricketer we expect to develop rapidly, with a powerful game that will be impactful in T20s. Sam Harper has been performing well in domestic cricket and is in excellent form. Jake Fraser-McGurk and Mitch Owen are also back in the T20 squad, and we believe their ball-striking ability can make a significant difference in shorter formats. They exemplify players who have gained international experience and have continued to refine their skills," he concluded.

Official Squad Lists

Australia ODI squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Jack Edwards, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Ollie Peake, Matthew Renshaw, Liam Scott, Adam Zampa.

Australia T20I squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Joel Davies, Jack Edwards, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sam Harper, Spencer Johnson, Mitch Owen, Lachlan Shaw, Adam Zampa.