Australia announces squad for England series with several new players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 10:48 AM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Australia has unveiled its white-ball squads for the series against England, set to take place from November 13 to 18. Young fast bowler Mahli Beardman and allrounders Jack Edwards and Liam Scott are among those included, alongside uncapped players Lachlan Shaw and Sam Harper. Captain Mitchell Marsh will lead both the ODI and T20I teams. The decision to rest Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood comes after their participation in Australia's recent Test series loss in South Africa. Chairman of selectors George Bailey highlighted the importance of these matches for young players ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. Following the England series, Australia’s schedule includes a home Test series with New Zealand and a tour to India.
- •Australia will play three ODIs and five T20Is against England.
- •Mitchell Marsh appointed captain for both formats.
- •Cummins, Starc, and Hazlewood are rested after Test series.
- •New players include Beardman, Edwards, Scott, Shaw, and Harper.
- •Next matches after England series include Tests against New Zealand.
- 10:48 AMYahoo Sports — No Starc, Cummins or Hazlewood in squad as Australia name several new faces for England series
"Batting prospects Ollie Peake and Jake Fraser-McGurk have also been included, along with wicketkeepers Lachlan Shaw and Sam Harper. Mitchell Marsh will captain both the ODI and T20I teams.
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