Melbourne: Australia, led by Aaron Finch, will tour England later this month and the Australian selectors on Friday (August 14) announced a 21-member squad for the trip. Experienced Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis have made a comeback to the side.
Australia team will depart from Perth on August 23 and travel to Derby. They will play four practice matches – three T20s and one 50-over game – before playing England in three Twenty20 Internationals and three One-Day Internationals at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton and at the Old Trafford in Manchester.
Nick Hockley, Cricket Australia’s Interim Chief Executive, said: “We are very excited to be heading to England and to get back into the international fray. We congratulate the ECB on leading the resumption of the game in a way that places the health and safety of players and staff at its core.
“We would also like to thank the Australian Government, as well as all those who have worked tirelessly to put together a plan that allows for the tour to progress in a bio-secure way.”
Justin Langer, Australia Head Coach, said: “It’s vital for cricket that we do everything we can to keep the game going in these tough times.
“I am delighted with how the players have returned to their states from the break back in March. The whole squad has come back fitter and stronger, which is great testament to each of them.
“We have a massive assignment ahead with World Cups, Test Series against India and South Africa and the Ashes next year. We can’t wait to get back into it again.”
“It’s a squad with great depth and a sprinkle of some exceptional young players,” Trevor Hohns, National Selector, said. “We are very pleased with the final group which was chosen with a view to continuing our recent form in T20 cricket and the longer term goal of returning to the top in the 50 over game.
