Sean Abbott earned a spot among the many tempo bowlers in what was one of many few debatable positions, holding off a problem from Nathan Ellis. Josh Inglis has been included because the back-up wicketkeeper and spare batting possibility. The squad might be amended till September 28 after which ICC approval is required.

From the unique 18-player group chosen for the South Africa and India excursions earlier this month, Ellis, Aaron Hardie and Tanveer Sangha are the three to not make the ultimate squad.

Australia's preparations for the World Cup have turn out to be considerably disjointed with a variety of accidents round first-choice gamers. Cummins and Smith each picked up wrist accidents through the Ashes, which dominated them out of the ODI collection in South Africa, whereas Starc has been sidelined by a groin drawback.

"All are well placed to come back online in the coming weeks and potentially for selection in the upcoming series against India," nationwide selector George Bailey stated. "There are eight one-day matches still to play in South Africa and India before the final squad is due to be declared. They are followed by two World Cup practice games, which offers plenty of opportunity to continue the build for the tournament."

Legspinner Sangha has caught the attention prior to now week after impressing within the T20I collection in opposition to South Africa the place he was referred to as in for a last-minute debut when Adam Zampa was ailing. However, the selectors have opted for 2 frontline spinners within the squad - Zampa and Ashton Agar - supplemented by Maxwell and Travis Head.

Warner missed the primary two matches of the India collection earlier this yr and when he did return slotted in at No. 4 with Head and Marsh opening. It is probably going that Smith will hold his slot at No. 3.

Australia open their World Cup marketing campaign in opposition to India on October 8 in Chennai.

Australia ODI World Cup squad Pat Cummins, Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa