Australia announces squad for T20 series against India, Glenn Maxwell included

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Australia announces squad for T20 series against India, Glenn Maxwell included: The Australian cricket team has made significant changes to its squad for the upcoming five-match T20 International series against India and the final ODI in Sydney. Veteran all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has returned from injury, while young fast bowler Mahli Beardman and all-rounder Jack Edwards have been included in the squad.

Glenn Maxwell returns to the T20 squad after injury

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Australia's star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is set to return to the squad for the final three matches of the T20 series against India after recovering from a wrist injury. Maxwell suffered a wrist fracture during net practice in New Zealand last month, ruling him out of the first two matches of the series. His return is a major boost for the team, especially as he has the ability to turn matches around with his explosive batting and useful off-spin bowling. Cricket Australia confirmed on Friday, October 24, that he will be available for the third, fourth, and fifth T20Is of the series.

Other key changes to the T20I squad

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Several other changes have been made to the squad for the T20I series:

• Mahli Beardman's debut call-up: Young fast bowler Mahli Beardman, who impressed with his recent domestic performances, has been included in the T20I squad. The 20-year-old Beardman was part of the Australian team that won the Under-19 World Cup last year, taking 10 wickets. He will be part of the team from the third T20I.
• Ben Dwarshuis availability: Fast bowler Ben Dwarshuis, who has recovered from a calf injury, will join the squad for the fourth and fifth T20Is.
• Josh Philippe selection for the entire series: Wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Philippe has been included in the squad for the entire five-match T20I series.
• Hazlewood and Abbott rested: In order to prepare for the Ashes series, veteran fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will only feature in the first two T20Is, while Sean Abbott will not be part of the squad for the last two matches. This will give both bowlers a chance to prepare for the Sheffield Shield matches before the Ashes series, which begins on November 21st.

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Australia also made changes to the squad for the third ODI against India

The Australian team defeated India in the Adelaide ODI to clinch the series. Changes have now been made to the ODI squad for the third and final match, scheduled to be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, October 25th:

• Marnus Labuschagne released: Batsman Marnus Labuschagne has been released from the ODI squad to play a domestic Sheffield Shield match for Queensland.
• Jack Edwards' first call-up: New South Wales all-rounder Jack Edwards has been included in the international squad for the first time. The 25-year-old Edwards could make his international debut in the Sydney ODI.
• Matthew Kuhnemann included: Spinner Matthew Kuhnemann has also been included in the squad. He participated in the Perth ODI against India.

Australia T20I squad vs India

Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott (match 1-3), Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman (match 3-5), Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis (match 4-5), Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood (match 1-2), Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell (match 3-5), Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa.

Australia ODI squad vs India (third match)

Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Jack Edwards, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe, Matt Renshaw, Matthew Short, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa

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