Australia announced the squad for the T20I series against New Zealand

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Australia announced the squad for the T20I series against New Zealand: Australia's team has been announced for the 3-match T20 International series against New Zealand in October. Cricket Australia has also included all-rounder Marcus Stoinis in the 14-member team. In this way, now Stoinis has also joined the race for the T20 World Cup 2026 to be held in India and Sri Lanka. Marcus Stoinis has said goodbye to ODI and Test cricket, but he wants to continue playing T20 cricket. The selectors have taken a bold decision and included him again in the T20 team.

Not only Marcus Stoinis, but Mitch Owen, Matthew Short and Xavier Bartlett have also got a place in the team. The case of these players also seems strong for the T20 World Cup 2026. 36-year-old Marcus Stoinis does not have a central or state contract from the board or the state association, as he last played for Australia in November 2024. He retired from ODI cricket in February and does not play Test cricket. He was playing in different T20 leagues on the global stage.

Australia tour of New Zealand

Let us tell you that the Australian team will play a series of three T20 International matches on the New Zealand tour. All three matches will be played in Mount Maunganui. The first match of the series between the two teams will be played on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, which will start at 11:45 am Indian time.

Mitchell Starc retires from T20I

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Mitchell Starc announced his retirement from the T20 format and said that Test cricket is his favorite. However, he also wants to participate in the 2027 ODI World Cup.

The fast bowler said, 'I enjoyed every minute of every T20 match I played for Australia, especially the 2021 T20 World Cup. Not just because we became champions, but the team was fantastic and we enjoyed our time a lot. Now the focus is on the Indian tour, the Ashes series and the ODI World Cup in 2027. I believe this is the best way to stay fresh and fit for these missions ahead.

Also Read: Mitchell Starc announces retirement from T20I cricket, Records and career

Australia squad for New Zealand T20Is

1. Mitchell Marsh (c)
2. Sean Abbott
3. Xavier Bartlett
4. Tim David
5. Ben Dwarshuis
6. Josh Hazlewood
7. Travis Head
8. Josh Inglis
9. Matt Kuhnemann
10. Glenn Maxwell
11. Mitchell Owen
12. Matthew Short
13. Marcus Stoinis
14. Adam Zampa

Also Read: Jamie Overton announces indefinite break from Test cricket ahead of Ashes series

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