Australia has announced its squad for the upcoming T20 series against India, which is set to take place in November-December after the conclusion of the 2023 ICC T20 World Cup. Matthew Wade has been named as the interim captain of the Australian team. This decision comes after Aaron Finch's retirement, and it reflects Australia's commitment to bolstering its leadership group ahead of the T20 World Cup next year.
Australia's schedule for the T20 series against India is as follows:
1st T20: November 23 (Visakhapatnam)
2nd T20: November 26 (Thiruvananthapuram)
3rd T20: November 28 (Guwahati)
4th T20: December 1 (Nagpur)
5th T20: December 3 (Hyderabad)
The series is a crucial preparation for Australia, considering the T20 World Cup and other international matches on the horizon. Notable absentees from the squad include Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, who will not be part of the T20 series against India.
This series offers a glimpse into the future of Australian cricket and a chance for players like Matthew Short, Jason Behrendorff, and Adam Zampa to showcase their skills on the international stage. It will be interesting to see how Matthew Wade leads the team in this exciting series against India.