MELBOURNE: The Australian cricket team has launched their jersey for the upcoming World Cup 2023.
The uniform features the First Nations artwork designed by Aunty Fiona Clarke on the side of the jersey. In preparation for the big event next month, the team begins a three-match ODI series against India today in Mohali.
Australia start their World Cup campaign against hosts India in Chennai on October 8 with Pat Cummins leading an experienced 15-player squad looking to add a historic sixth title to their name.
Here it is! Our 2023 Men’s World Cup kit ready for action in India ???? #CWC23 #KitWeek pic.twitter.com/uOLgPAYvT5
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) September 22, 2023
Earlier this month, Australia have finalised their 15-player squad for this year’s Cricket World Cup. The unlucky trio to miss the final cut were all-rounder Aaron Hardie, pacer Nathan Ellis and young spinner Tanveer Sangha, with selectors instead opting for experience with the majority of their final 15. Test star Marnus Labuschagne also missed out,
Fast bowler Pat Cummins will once again lead the side – with experienced quicks Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc providing him support with the new ball – while Sean Abbott is preferred over Ellis for the final spot in the squad as back-up pacer. Ashton Agar and Adam Zampa provide the spinning options.
There were few surprises among the batters as David Warner, Steve Smith and Travis Head are likely to be used among the top-order and all-rounders Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis and Cameron Green adding some depth to a high-quality batting line-up.
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Alex Carey and Josh Inglis are the two keepers in the squad, with Carey the first choice after he performed admirably at the last World Cup in England and Wales in 2019.
Australia will play a three-match ODI series against India at the end of this month. They will have official warm-up fixtures against the Netherlands and Pakistan, with their first clash at this year’s event coming against hosts India in Chennai on October 8.
Australia World Cup squad:
Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc.
