AUS vs WI: Big guns return to Australia squad for West Indies series

Australia welcomes back a quartet of star players for their upcoming two-match AUS vs WI T20 Series in Brisbane and Gold Coast as they scale up preparations for the defense of the T20 World Cup later this year.

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The series will form a crucial period for Australia ahead of the start of the T20 World Cup next month. Meanwhile, the selectors have opted to recall four players that missed the recent three-game series in India.

Opener David Warner, all-rounders Mitchell Marsh and Marcus Stoinis, and veteran pacer Mitchell Starc all return to the fold. Moreover, young star Cameron Green will get another chance to prove his T20I credentials as he is also included in the 16-player squad.

Green is currently not named in Australia's 15-player squad for the T20 World Cup. But, however, impressed with two half-centuries while playing as an opener against India in the absence of the resting Warner. However, could still feature during the four-week event on home soil if he can continue to perform well.

Right-arm quick Kane Richardson and spinner Ashton Agar are rested for the two matches on the Gold Coast (October 5) and at The Gabba (October 7), with veteran batter Aaron Finch once again captaining the side.

AUS vs WI: Australia squad for the tour

Aaron Finch (C)
Sean Abbott
Pat Cummins
Tim David
Cameron Green
Josh Hazlewood
Josh Inglis
Mitchell Marsh
Glenn Maxwell
Daniel Sams
Steve Smith
Mitchell Starc
Marcus Stoinis
Matthew Wade
David Warner
Adam Zampa

Former Australia batter and National Selection Panel Chair George Bailey said the AUS vs WI series will be vital match practice ahead of the T20 World Cup.

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"We have and are taking a cautious approach with the World Cup on the near horizon," Bailey said.

"To have four key players return gives us the ability to take a conservative path with any minor issues and resolve those well in time for the World Cup. As such, we anticipate Kane and Ashton will return for the following series against England."