Overview
- Mitchell Marsh returns as captain for a five-match T20 series in Jamaica and St Kitts starting July 20.
- Big Bash League hero Mitch Owen and left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann earn maiden call-ups to the T20 squad.
- Jake Fraser-McGurk and experienced all-rounder Marcus Stoinis are omitted after underwhelming IPL and international form.
- Pat Cummins, Travis Head and Mitchell Starc have been rested from the T20 squad and will rejoin after the Test series.
- Australia’s schedule includes subsequent T20 tours of South Africa, New Zealand and a five-match home series against India to refine World Cup options.