Australia named all-rounder Cameron Green of their 15-man squad on Tuesday (May 13, 2025) for the World Test Championship (WTC) final the place they may face South Africa at Lord’s from June 11-15.
Green was identified with a stress fracture in his decrease again through the one-day worldwide collection in England final 12 months and had surgical procedure in October however returned taking part in for Gloucestershire in English county cricket final month.
Skipper Pat Cummins, who missed the tour of Sri Lanka because of the delivery of his second baby in February and was additionally dominated out of the Champions Trophy marketing campaign with an ankle harm, will take the reins towards South Africa.
Fellow tempo bowler Josh Hazlewood was additionally included after a spell out with a hip harm.
“We are fortunate and looking forward to having Pat, Josh and Cam back in the squad,” chief selector George Bailey mentioned.
“The team finished the WTC cycle with an impressive series victory in Sri Lanka following an equally strong summer in defeating India for the first time in a decade”.
“Those series capped a consistent performance across the two-year cycle and now presents us with the incredibly exciting opportunity to defend the WTC”.
“It means a lot to the group to reach the final and they’re very much looking forward to the challenge South Africa will present at Lord’s.”
Australia received the World Test Championship in 2023 after beating India within the final at The Oval.
Teenager Sam Konstas was additionally included within the squad, including a specialist possibility for the opener’s spot, however media reviews in Australia mentioned “the team could elevate Marnus Labuschagne from number three”.
The squad will then embark on a tour of the Caribbean the place they may play West Indies in three checks from June 25. A squad for the 5 T20 internationals that comply with can be named at a later date.
Australia squad
Pat Cummins (captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster.
Published – May 13, 2025 11:44 am IST
