Goa, Jan. 1 -- Cricket Australia has announced a 15-member provisional squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Mitchell Marsh will lead the side, with selectors clearly prioritising spin options to suit subcontinental conditions. Australia will open their campaign against Ireland on February 11 in Colombo, following a preparatory T20 series against Pakistan.

The squad features a strong spin contingent, led by Adam Zampa, with support from Matthew Kuhnemann and Cooper Connolly. All-rounders Glenn Maxwell and Matthew Short further add to the spin depth. Despite fitness concerns, senior players Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Tim David have been included, with Cricket Australia confident o...