Australia will be boosted by the return of three of their injured star players as the side announced their squads for the upcoming ODI series in India, which kicks off on March 17. All-rounders Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Marsh are set to be joined by pacer Jhye Richardson as the Australians look to prepare for the upcoming ODI World Cup, as was said by their chief selector George Bailey.
"With the World Cup just over seven months away, these matches in India are an important step in our preparation," Bailey said. "Glenn, Mitchell and Jhye are all important players in what we think the squad might look like come October."
David Warner and Ashton Agar have all been named for the ODI series despite travelling back to their home country because of injuries and other professional commitments. Hazlewood is also in the touring party, despite the right-armer battling an Achilles injury that forced him out of the ongoing Test tour of India.
"It would be great for Josh to be part of this series but we have taken a conservative view ahead of a very important winter in England of which he will be an integral part,” Bailey said.
With Aaron Finch calling time on his international retirement, Pat Cummins will lead Australia during the three matches.
The first ODI between Australia and India is in Mumbai on March 17, before the remaining two games in Vizag (March 19) and Chennai (March 22).
Australia ODI squad
Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Jhye Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa.
