Mitch Marsh is hopeful Australia will discipline an allrounder dream group at this yr’s World Cup in India, believing it might change into a significant weapon for the facet.
Australia’s World Cup preparations will ramp up a notch within the three-match ODI sequence in opposition to India, beginning in Mumbai on Friday.
The return to health of Marsh (ankle) and Glenn Maxwell (damaged leg) means Australia have a plethora of allrounder choices, with Cameron Green, Ashton Agar and Marcus Stoinis additionally within the squad.
All 5 are confirmed match-winners, and Marsh would love as many as attainable to be squeezed into the matchday XI.
“The more allrounders, the better,” Marsh instructed reporters in India on Thursday.
“For the balance of our team, having as many allrounders in here as we can is really important for the structure we line up with.
“England have guys batting at No.8 which are real batters.
“It gives you the ability to either set really big totals or chase big totals. You’ll see that hopefully this series.
“And wanting ahead to the World Cup, simply the best way the cricket is performed right here within the white-ball format, you are going to should chase large scores or make large scores to have the ability to defend them.
“So the more flexibility you can have with your batting line up and depth (is) going to be really important.”
Marsh continues to be working his approach again to full health from ankle surgical procedure, and will likely be a batter just for the three-match ODI sequence in India.
“I’m probably a month away, three weeks away, from bowling in games,” Marsh mentioned.
“I’ll construct in direction of the IPL.
“We’ve bought a number of (bowling) choices in our group in the mean time and a number of cricket to play this yr.
“The reason I had that surgery was to prolong my career as an allrounder. I won’t be rushing back.”
The sequence may even mark the return of opener David Warner (concussion, elbow hairline fracture) from the accidents he suffered through the Test sequence.
If Maxwell performs, it is going to be his first worldwide match since breaking his left leg in a freak occasion accident in November.
With common skipper Pat Cummins at dwelling with household following the dying of his mom, Steve Smith will captain the facet for the sequence.
Australia squad: Steve Smith (c), Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa
India squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Ok L Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umran Malik, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Jaydev Unadkat
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
