Punjab Kings (PBKS) cemented their place at the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) standings on Sunday (April 19) as they defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS beat LSG by 54 runs and now have five wins in the tournament. With the win, Punjab remain the only unbeaten side in the IPL 2026 as they march towards the Playoffs. Priyansh Arya (93) and Cooper Connolly (87) were the stars of the match as they also put in 182 runs for the second wicket.<h2>PBKS continue flawless form</h2>Arya struck 93 off 37 balls and fellow left-hander Connolly hit 87 to power Punjab to this season's highest total of 254/7 after being invited to bat first in Chandigarh. In reply, Lucknow managed just 200/5 as Punjab consolidated their top spot in the 10-team table with five wins and one no result in six matches.&nbsp;An early reprieve for Connolly proved costly for Lucknow after skipper Rishabh Pant decided not to review an lbw call in the second over from Mohsin Khan and replays suggested the ball would have hit the stumps.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;Australia's Connolly was on four at the time and put on 182 runs for the second wicket with Arya as the two bludgeoned the opposition attack with sixes. Arya reached his second fifty of the season in 19 balls and soon the Lucknow attack had no answers for the batting blitz. Connolly went after Aiden Markram with three straight sixes and Arya finished the over with two more in a 32-run 13th over and Punjab looked at 300. But pace bowler Prince Yadav took down Connolly and Arya fell three balls later in the next over to miss out on a century.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;Mohsin dismissed skipper Shreyas Iyer for five, but Australia's Marcus Stoinis steered the team to a mammoth total with his 16-ball 29. Mitchell Marsh, who hit 40, and Ayush Badoni (35) handed Lucknow a brisk start and Pant hit 43 but regular wickets and the ever-increasing run rate kept the team behind the chase. Markram hit a valiant 22-ball 42 and despite a few dropped catches from Punjab fielders, Lucknow lost their third straight match.

Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS beat LSG by 54 runs and now have five wins in the tournament. With the win, Punjab remain the only unbeaten side in the IPL 2026 as they march towards the Playoffs. 

Punjab Kings (PBKS) cemented their place at the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) standings on Sunday (April 19) as they defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS beat LSG by 54 runs and now have five wins in the tournament. With the win, Punjab remain the only unbeaten side in the IPL 2026 as they march towards the Playoffs. Priyansh Arya (93) and Cooper Connolly (87) were the stars of the match as they also put in 182 runs for the second wicket. PBKS continue flawless form Arya struck 93 off 37 balls and fellow left-hander Connolly hit 87 to power Punjab to this season's highest total of 254/7 after being invited to bat first in Chandigarh. In reply, Lucknow managed just 200/5 as Punjab consolidated their top spot in the 10-team table with five wins and one no result in six matches. An early reprieve for Connolly proved costly for Lucknow after skipper Rishabh Pant decided not to review an lbw call in the second over from Mohsin Khan and replays suggested the ball would have hit the stumps. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Australia's Connolly was on four at the time and put on 182 runs for the second wicket with Arya as the two bludgeoned the opposition attack with sixes. Arya reached his second fifty of the season in 19 balls and soon the Lucknow attack had no answers for the batting blitz. Connolly went after Aiden Markram with three straight sixes and Arya finished the over with two more in a 32-run 13th over and Punjab looked at 300. But pace bowler Prince Yadav took down Connolly and Arya fell three balls later in the next over to miss out on a century. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Mohsin dismissed skipper Shreyas Iyer for five, but Australia's Marcus Stoinis steered the team to a mammoth total with his 16-ball 29. Mitchell Marsh, who hit 40, and Ayush Badoni (35) handed Lucknow a brisk start and Pant hit 43 but regular wickets and the ever-increasing run rate kept the team behind the chase. Markram hit a valiant 22-ball 42 and despite a few dropped catches from Punjab fielders, Lucknow lost their third straight match.

Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS beat LSG by 54 runs and now have five wins in the tournament. With the win, Punjab remain the only unbeaten side in the IPL 2026 as they march towards the Playoffs.&nbsp;

IPL 2026: Priyansh, Connolly help Punjab Kings continue dazzling form, beat LSG to cement top spot

Brendon McCullum's 158 not out in 2008 remains highest individual score on IPL debut followed by Mike Hussey 116 not out for CSK (2008), Shaun Marsh 84 not out for KXIP (2008), Kyle Mayers 73 for LSG (2023), and Cooper Connolly 72 for PBKS (2006).

Highest individual score on IPL debut - Cooper Connolly joins Brendon McCullum and Mike Hussey in elite list

Australia registered back-to-back wins against India as they pocketed the ODI series 2-0 on Thursday (Oct 23). Playing at the Adelaide Oval in the second of three ODI matches, Australia beat India by two wickets after Matthew Short (74) and Cooper Connolly (61) played crucial knocks. India will now look to salvage pride in the final ODI when they face the Aussies on Saturday at Sydney Cricket Ground.<h2>Australia clinch ODI series</h2>Tasked to chase 265 runs to win, Australia made a decent start to their innings as openers Mitchell Marsh (11) and Travis Head (28) put a stand of 30 runs. The Aussies would then lose wickets after consistent intervals, but sure, they were in the contest. Wade and Connolly’s partnership proved decisive for the hosts as they scored their respective fifties. Despite India’s decent show with the ball, they could not stop Australia from dominating the contest.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>

In the end, a late bowling display was not enough for India to rescue the match as the Men in Blue could not prevent the defeat. Matt Renshaw (30) and Mitchell Owen (36) saw the team from Down Under register a vital win with 22 balls to spare.&nbsp;For India, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana and Washington Sundar all ended with two wickets each but were unable to avoid the defeat. The defeat also means India’s five-match unbeaten run at the Adelaide Oval comes to an end.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a><h2>What happened in Indian innings?</h2>Earlier, Team India fought back to post a fighting 264 for nine in 50 overs. Following a shaky start (losing two wickets for 17 inside the seventh over), also including batting giant Virat Kohli’s rare twin duck in this series, the visiting side rode on Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer’s fifties and a late blitz from Axar Patel and the tail to give themselves a chance in this do-or-die match. For Australia, seamer Xavier Bartlett picked up three wickets for 39, but their best bowler was spinner Adam Zampa, who returned with four to his name in his ten overs.&nbsp;The two teams will now meet in the final ODI on Saturday as India will have pride at stake, while eyes will be on Virat, who failed yet again.

Playing at the Adelaide Oval in the second of three ODI matches, Australia beat India by two wickets after Matthew Short (74) and Cooper Connolly (61) played crucial knocks.

Australia registered back-to-back wins against India as they pocketed the ODI series 2-0 on Thursday (Oct 23). Playing at the Adelaide Oval in the second of three ODI matches, Australia beat India by two wickets after Matthew Short (74) and Cooper Connolly (61) played crucial knocks. India will now look to salvage pride in the final ODI when they face the Aussies on Saturday at Sydney Cricket Ground. Australia clinch ODI series Tasked to chase 265 runs to win, Australia made a decent start to their innings as openers Mitchell Marsh (11) and Travis Head (28) put a stand of 30 runs. The Aussies would then lose wickets after consistent intervals, but sure, they were in the contest. Wade and Connolly’s partnership proved decisive for the hosts as they scored their respective fifties. Despite India’s decent show with the ball, they could not stop Australia from dominating the contest. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more

Playing at the Adelaide Oval in the second of three ODI matches, Australia beat India by two wickets after Matthew Short (74) and Cooper Connolly (61) played crucial knocks.

IND vs AUS, 2nd ODI: Short, Connolly end India’s unbeaten run in Adelaide as hosts pocket series 2-0

On a day marred by hundreds and records, a lesser-known spinning all-rounder etched his name in the history books. Cooper Connolly, an orthodox left-armer, broke late Shane Warne's long-standing bowling record to crush South Africa, handing them their biggest ODI defeat (regarding runs). On Sunday (Aug 24) in Mackay, in the third and final One-Dayer, Australia hammered their second-highest ODI total (431 for two); however, unlike the last time when they crossed 430 (against Proteas during the 2006 ODI) and lost the match, they emerged victorious by 276 runs. Connolly returned with his maiden five-wicket haul (5/22), becoming only the second Australian left-arm spinner since Michael Clarke (against Sri Lanka in Dambulla in 2004) to achieve this feat.&nbsp;Playing only his fifth ODI, the 22-year-old broke Warne’s record (5/33) to register the best bowling figures by an Australian spinner in the men’s ODI.&nbsp;&nbsp;Defending a massive 432, the Aussies came well prepared; Connolly ran through their top, middle and lower order to hand the hosts a consolation win in this series.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/no-more-underdog-afghanistan-pick-spin-heavy-squad-for-t20i-tri-series-2025-asia-cup-rashid-khan-1756033552866">No more underdog Afghanistan pick spin-heavy squad for tri-series, Asia Cup</a>&nbsp;Despite winning this match, the Aussies, however, lost their fifth straight ODI series against the Proteas. &nbsp;He first removed Tony de Zorzi, caught in the deep on 33, before accounting for dangerous-looking Dewald Brevis (on 49 off 28 balls). The left-arm spinner picked one wicket in each of his next over, removing Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch and Keshav Maharaj to complete his five-for. Barring Nathan Ellis, each of the remaining bowlers picked up at least a wicket.&nbsp;

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<h3>Batting madness earlier in the day</h3>Australian captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and elected to bat first. He, alongside Travis Head, took the attack to the opposition from the word go, adding 250 for the first wicket. While both completed their respective hundreds, hitting 142 (Head) and 100 (Marsh), respectively, the madness began after Cameron Green came out to the middle. &nbsp;Alongside Alex Carey, who also hit a quick-fire fifty (50* off 37 balls), Green went berserk, whacking bowlers to all parts of the ground. A man in form, Green completed the second-quickest ODI hundred for Australia in just 47 balls, hitting an unbeaten 118 off just 55 balls. He smoked eight massive sixes and six boundaries to see his team register its second-highest ODI total (431 for two). &nbsp;Meanwhile, a 276-run win over the Proteas is Australia’s second-biggest win (regarding runs) in One-Day Cricket.

Defending a massive 432, the Aussies came well prepared; Cooper Connolly ran through their top, middle and lower order to hand the hosts a consolation win in this series.

On a day marred by hundreds and records, a lesser-known spinning all-rounder etched his name in the history books. Cooper Connolly, an orthodox left-armer, broke late Shane Warne's long-standing bowling record to crush South Africa, handing them their biggest ODI defeat (regarding runs). On Sunday (Aug 24) in Mackay, in the third and final One-Dayer, Australia hammered their second-highest ODI total (431 for two); however, unlike the last time when they crossed 430 (against Proteas during the 2006 ODI) and lost the match, they emerged victorious by 276 runs. Connolly returned with his maiden five-wicket haul (5/22), becoming only the second Australian left-arm spinner since Michael Clarke (against Sri Lanka in Dambulla in 2004) to achieve this feat. Playing only his fifth ODI, the 22-year-old broke Warne’s record (5/33) to register the best bowling figures by an Australian spinner in the men’s ODI. Defending a massive 432, the Aussies came well prepared; Connolly ran through their top, middle and lower order to hand the hosts a consolation win in this series. Also read | No more underdog Afghanistan pick spin-heavy squad for tri-series, Asia Cup Despite winning this match, the Aussies, however, lost their fifth straight ODI series against the Proteas. He first removed Tony de Zorzi, caught in the deep on 33, before accounting for dangerous-looking Dewald Brevis (on 49 off 28 balls). The left-arm spinner picked one wicket in each of his next over, removing Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch and Keshav Maharaj to complete his five-for. Barring Nathan Ellis, each of the remaining bowlers picked up at least a wicket.

Defending a massive 432, the Aussies came well prepared; Cooper Connolly ran through their top, middle and lower order to hand the hosts a consolation win in this series.

AUS vs SA, 3rd ODI: Cooper Connolly breaks Shane Warne’s long-standing record to crush Proteas

Cricket Australia roped in all-rounder Cooper Connolly as Matt Short&rsquo;s replacement for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy" rel="dofollow">Champions Trophy</a> knockouts. Short, who opened in this competition, suffered a quad injury against Afghanistan and got <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/champions-trophy-2025-australia-faces-setback-as-matthew-short-injured-ahead-of-semifinals-8767259" rel="dofollow">ruled out for being unable to recover in time</a> for the scheduled semis clash. The former two-time winners will face-off against India in the first semi-final on Tuesday (Mar 4) in Dubai.
Spin was the focal point between the just-concluded India and New Zealand tie in Dubai, which <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/live-score-online-ind-vs-nz-champions-trophy-2025-india-vs-new-zealand-live-today-cricket-match-from-dubai-toss-ball-by-ball-commentary-8770619" rel="dofollow">India won by 44 runs</a>, with Indian spinners picking nine of the ten fallen wickets.
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Considering the conditions and how the pitch will likely behave (in the semis), the left-arm spinner Connolly could press his case for an ICC debut. He was part of the travelling reserves and was added to the main squad late Sunday night.
<h2>Selection headache for Australia</h2>
Australia is already without several first-team players, including star all-rounder Mitchell Marsh (at the top) and the veteran pace trio of regular captain Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood.
Even with a new and inexperienced bowling attack at the helm, Australia managed to qualify for the semis despite completing just one game in the group stages, with rain affecting the results in the remaining two.
Short, a last-minute addition to the squad, is also now ruled out, leaving Australia with just one spare batter in Jake Fraser-McGurk. Though he hasn't proved his mettle in the seven ODIs played (thus far), scoring 98 runs at 14, he is a like-to-like switch for Short at the top. In another scenario where Australia decide to play an extra spinner, it would be a toss-up between Connolly and Tanveer Sangha, the leg-spinner.
<h3>Zampa addresses Dubai conditions</h3>
Unlike India, who stayed in one city and played all their matches there, Australia, among the seven remaining participating teams, travelled across two cities (Lahore and Rawalpindi in Pakistan) for their league matches before flying to Dubai for the crucial semis clash.
Commenting on playing in different conditions with the marquee players&rsquo; limitation, Zampa said the selection headache will remain whilst addressing what it&rsquo;s like bowling in Dubai and Pakistan.&nbsp;
"We've obviously had a bit of a hectic schedule, playing a couple of games in Pakistan, back and forth in between cities, but I think with the nature of this tournament," Zampa said.
"It changes a little bit," Zampa said of the conditions between Pakistan and Dubai. "Potentially slower lower wickets, so there might be an opportunity to create a few more chances, we'll see,&rdquo; he added.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

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Cricket Australia roped in all-rounder Cooper Connolly as Matt Short’s replacement for the Champions Trophy knockouts. Short, who opened in this competition, suffered a quad injury against Afghanistan and got ruled out for being unable to recover in time for the scheduled semis clash. The former two-time winners will face-off against India in the first semi-final on Tuesday (Mar 4) in Dubai. Spin was the focal point between the just-concluded India and New Zealand tie in Dubai, which India won by 44 runs, with Indian spinners picking nine of the ten fallen wickets. Also read | Varun Chakaravarthy has got something different, creates good selection headache: Rohit Sharma Considering the conditions and how the pitch will likely behave (in the semis), the left-arm spinner Connolly could press his case for an ICC debut. He was part of the travelling reserves and was added to the main squad late Sunday night. Selection headache for Australia Australia is already without several first-team players, including star all-rounder Mitchell Marsh (at the top) and the veteran pace trio of regular captain Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood. Even with a new and inexperienced bowling attack at the helm, Australia managed to qualify for the semis despite completing just one game in the group stages, with rain affecting the results in the remaining two. Short, a last-minute addition to the squad, is also now ruled out, leaving Australia with just one spare batter in Jake Fraser-McGurk. Though he hasn't proved his mettle in the seven ODIs played (thus far), scoring 98 runs at 14, he is a like-to-like switch for Short at the top. In another scenario where Australia decide to play an extra spinner, it would be a toss-up between Connolly and Tanveer Sangha, the leg-spinner. Zampa addresses Dubai conditions Unlike India, who stayed in one city and played all their matches there, Australia, among the seven remaining participating teams, travelled across two cities (Lahore and Rawalpindi in Pakistan) for their league matches before flying to Dubai for the crucial semis clash. Commenting on playing in different conditions with the marquee players’ limitation, Zampa said the selection headache will remain whilst addressing what it’s like bowling in Dubai and Pakistan. "We've obviously had a bit of a hectic schedule, playing a couple of games in Pakistan, back and forth in between cities, but I think with the nature of this tournament," Zampa said. "It changes a little bit," Zampa said of the conditions between Pakistan and Dubai. "Potentially slower lower wickets, so there might be an opportunity to create a few more chances, we'll see,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Australia announce Short’s replacement for Champions Trophy knockouts

Attacking opener Jake Fraser-McGurk and uncapped Perth Scorchers and Western Australia all-rounder Cooper Connolly are named in Australia’s squad for the Scotland and England T20Is starting in September, while the selectors rested ace seamer Pat Cummins for the complete tour. Following David Warner’s retirement, Australia handpicked Fraser to replace him at the top in white-ball cricket, with him getting picked for England ODIs as well.

While Australia named a relatively newer T20I squad than the one that exited the Super 8s in the recently-concluded T20 World Cup in the Americas, the ODI squad still has regular names keeping an eye on next year’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

Australia will face Scotland in three T20Is before travelling to England for as many T20Is and five ODIs.

<h2>Newcomers are welcomed</h2>

Meanwhile, Connolly has featured in over a dozen domestic T20Is (15) but was handy for Perth Scorchers in helping them lift the BBL title earlier.

Connolly strikes big at around 145 plus, with his left-arm spin giving the captain more options to explore while bowling. The left-handed batter also scored 90 on his Sheffield Shield debut.&nbsp;

"We are particularly pleased to offer Cooper his first opportunity in the T20 squad, having introduced the likes of Jake, Spencer, Xavier and Aaron in the past 12 months. They are exciting prospects to join the likes of Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis and Josh Inglis in the white-ball set-up,” national selector George Bailey said, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

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All-rounder Mitchell Marsh will lead the T20I and ODI squad on the UK Tour, with the selectors opting against picking Cummins - to rest for him for the extended home summer. Meanwhile, seamer Mitchell Starc and star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell will return for the England ODIs, while Matthew Short – part of the travelling reserves during the 20-team tournament, is included in the ODI squad.

However, from the squad that played the T20 WC, Ashton Agar and Matthew Wade are dropped, while Warner is now out of contention since his retirement, though he is open to playing in the Champions Trophy next year if needed.

"This tour gives us a great opportunity to bring in some new players in the absence of David Warner and Matthew Wade, as well as giving some senior players time to prepare for the home summer and a busy first half of next year," Bailey added.

Australia’s T20I squad for the UK Tour –

Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Spencer Johnson, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa

Australia’s ODI squad against England –

Mitchell Marsh (captain), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis (wk), Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc and Adam Zampa.

(With inputs from agencies)

Attacking opener Jake Fraser-McGurk and uncapped Perth Scorchers and Western Australia all-rounder Cooper Connolly are named in Australia’s squad for the Scotland and England T20Is starting in September, while the selectors rested ace seamer Pat Cummins for the complete tour.

Attacking opener Jake Fraser-McGurk and uncapped Perth Scorchers and Western Australia all-rounder Cooper Connolly are named in Australia’s squad for the Scotland and England T20Is starting in September, while the selectors rested ace seamer Pat Cummins for the complete tour. Following David Warner’s retirement, Australia handpicked Fraser to replace him at the top in white-ball cricket, with him getting picked for England ODIs as well. While Australia named a relatively newer T20I squad than the one that exited the Super 8s in the recently-concluded T20 World Cup in the Americas, the ODI squad still has regular names keeping an eye on next year’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan. Australia will face Scotland in three T20Is before travelling to England for as many T20Is and five ODIs. Newcomers are welcomed Meanwhile, Connolly has featured in over a dozen domestic T20Is (15) but was handy for Perth Scorchers in helping them lift the BBL title earlier. Connolly strikes big at around 145 plus, with his left-arm spin giving the captain more options to explore while bowling. The left-handed batter also scored 90 on his Sheffield Shield debut. "We are particularly pleased to offer Cooper his first opportunity in the T20 squad, having introduced the likes of Jake, Spencer, Xavier and Aaron in the past 12 months. They are exciting prospects to join the likes of Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis and Josh Inglis in the white-ball set-up,” national selector George Bailey said, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. ALSO READ: T20 World Champions India beat Zimbabwe in fifth T20I to take series 4-1 All-rounder Mitchell Marsh will lead the T20I and ODI squad on the UK Tour, with the selectors opting against picking Cummins - to rest for him for the extended home summer. Meanwhile, seamer Mitchell Starc and star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell will return for the England ODIs, while Matthew Short – part of the travelling reserves during the 20-team tournament, is included in the ODI squad. However, from the squad that played the T20 WC, Ashton Agar and Matthew Wade are dropped, while Warner is now out of contention since his retirement, though he is open to playing in the Champions Trophy next year if needed. "This tour gives us a great opportunity to bring in some new players in the absence of David Warner and Matthew Wade, as well as giving some senior players time to prepare for the home summer and a busy first half of next year," Bailey added. Australia’s T20I squad for the UK Tour – Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Spencer Johnson, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa Australia’s ODI squad against England – Mitchell Marsh (captain), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis (wk), Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc and Adam Zampa. (With inputs from agencies)

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