Australia Announces T20 Squad for West Indies Series with Josh Hazlewood's Return

Australia has unveiled its T20 squad for the upcoming series against the West Indies, marking the return of fast bowler Josh Hazlewood. The team, captained by Mitchell Marsh, includes new talents like Mitchell Owen and Matt Kuhnemann. With the series set to kick off on July 19 in Jamaica, cricket fans are eager to see how the team performs, especially with Hazlewood's impressive IPL 2025 performance still fresh in memory. This series promises to be an exciting showcase of talent and competition.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 4, 2025, 16:46 IST

Australia's T20 Team Announcement

Australia has officially revealed its squad for the upcoming T20 series against the West Indies, with a notable highlight being the return of Josh Hazlewood to the team. The lineup features several prominent players, and Mitchell Marsh will take on the role of captain during the series, which is set to take place in July.

Josh Hazlewood's Comeback

After an impressive performance in IPL 2025, Josh Hazlewood has successfully made his way back into the T20 squad. The right-arm fast bowler claimed 22 wickets during the IPL, finishing third in the tournament. His exceptional bowling helped Royal Challengers Bangalore secure their first IPL trophy. Hazlewood last played an international T20 match on September 11, 2024.

Mitchell Owen Joins the Team

Mitchell Owen and Matt Kuhnemann have been included in the Australian T20 team for the first time. Owen was the top run-scorer in the Big Bash League, amassing 452 runs at an average of 45.20 over 11 innings, including a century. His explosive 108 runs off 42 balls in the final earned him the Player of the Match award and led Hobart Hurricanes to victory.

Mitchell Marsh's Recent Performance

Mitchell Marsh recently showcased his batting prowess in IPL 2025, where he was the leading run-scorer for Lucknow Super Giants, accumulating 627 runs in 13 innings, including a century. His performance has garnered significant praise from fans and analysts alike.

Glenn Maxwell Returns to T20 Squad

All-rounder Glenn Maxwell, who recently retired from ODI cricket, has also been named in the T20 squad. Although he has not been in top form lately, he is expected to make a strong impact in the upcoming series against the West Indies.

Details of the T20 Series

The T20 series is scheduled to commence on July 19 in Jamaica, featuring a total of five matches. Josh Hazlewood's return to the squad follows a break from the previous series, and left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann is also making his debut in the team.

Australia's T20 Squad for the West Indies Series

The Australian T20 team includes: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Sean Abbott, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardy, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitch Owen, Matthew Short, and Adam Zampa.