Australia have announced a 15-man squad for next month’s T20 World Cup campaign, with Hobart Hurricanes batsman Tim David earning a much-needed national call-up.
The Aaron Finch-led team is looking to retain the trophy in their home country this summer after becoming the United Arab Emirates’ first T20 World Champion last year.
Australia made one change to their winning team from last year’s tournament, with David replacing Queensland’s leg spinner Mitchell Swepson.
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“This is the same team that became the first Australian men’s team to win the T20 World Cup and we are now very excited to be playing the tournament at home,” said the selectors’ chairman. A George Bailey said in a statement.
“Mitchell Swepson was unlucky to be sidelined at the last World Cup in the UAE based on conditions. I was planning on spinning wickets.
“Tim (David) continues to establish himself with several quality performances in leagues around the world and has earned his place in the team. There is and adds striking depth to a group that has had a lot of success in T20 cricket lately.
“We expect him to play a role similar to what he’s played in the last few years.”
As reported by ageDavid represents Australia to pay for the match as an out-of-contract freelancer, giving him the freedom to play short format leagues abroad.
The T20 Globetrotter is on the verge of joining the list of stellar cricketers headlined by David Warner to debut in Australia before playing first-class cricket.
Having represented Singapore in 14 T20 internationals, David has been one of the most disruptive short-format cricketers in recent years, appearing in several domestic tournaments including the Big Bash League, Pakistan Super League and Caribbean Premier League. I was active in
Born in Singapore and raised in Western Australia, the 26-year-old was bought by the Mumbai Indians for A$1.53 million at this year’s IPL auction, more than Australian superstars Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Marsh. won a bid of .
David has scored 186 runs in Mumbai this year, averaging 37.20 at bats with a strike rate of 216.27.
Averaging 1 boundary per 4.5 balls, the mighty right-hander became just the third cricketer to reach 100+ runs and 200+ strike rates in an IPL campaign, beating short-format legends Blend. joined N McCollum and Andre Russell.
David’s ability to clear the boundary ropes without absorbing deliveries at the crease is invaluable and domestic selectors will want him in the starting XI at the expense of Steve Smith or Marcus Stoinis. prize.
The prospect of David and Australian heavyweight Glenn Maxwell joining forces in the Middle Order is a tantalizing prospect for cricket fans.
At a press conference in July, legendary Ricky Ponting endorsed David’s move to Australia’s colors, comparing the uncapped cricketer to his former teammate.
The Hurricanes’ head of strategy said, “It’s been very remarkable how he’s changed his game over the last few years.
“It was only a few seasons ago that he was struggling to get games in the Perth Scorchers lineup. Amazing.
“He has done well in almost every tournament he has played around the world in the last 12-18 months.
“He’s clearly one of the players we’re very excited about. With his consistency and game-winning ability, I think he’ll have a chance to take a little more responsibility in the Hurricanes’ batting lineup this season. I don’t want to waste it, I don’t want him to sit on the sidelines for too long.
“He’s a very good, very dangerous T20 player and I’m sure Australian selectors have been thinking long and hard for the T20 World Cup in a few months.
“If I were a selector, I would love to have someone like that on my team…he is a total winner.
“He actually reminds me a bit of Andrew Simmons at the 2003 World Cup.
“I know Australia has some great world-class players in the middle order, but perhaps no one in the last two years boasts a resume as good as Tim.”
Ahead of Lancashire’s semi-final against Yorkshire in the T20 Blast, David said he would love the opportunity to help Australia defend its title at home in the T20 World Cup, but he may not have a place in the starting line-up. XI at this stage.
“International cricket is another beast,” he said in July.
“They won the World Cup eight months ago and the team hasn’t changed since.
“They’ve been playing in Australia for a long time, and if I had the chance to be part of them, I’d be thrilled, really excited.
“To be honest, I don’t really think about it… I just want to improve and have fun. If I get there or I’m by your side at the time, that’s great.
Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign kicks off on Saturday 22nd October at the SCG with a Grand Final rematch against New Zealand.
Australia’s T20 World Cup team.
Aaron Finch (c)
Ashton agar
Pat Cummins
Tim David
Josh Hazelwood
Josh Inglis
Mitchell Marsh
Glenn Maxwell
Kane Richardson
Steve Smith
Mitchell Stark
Marcus Stoinis
Matthew Wade
David Warner
Adam Zampa
