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Mitch Owen earns maiden ODI call-up as Australia name white ball squads for South Africa series

Wednesday, 30-Jul-2025, 04:34 AM
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Australia have named their ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa in August, with Mitchell Owen earning his maiden ODI call-up. The Australia will clash with the Proteas in three T20s and three ODIs in Darwin, Cairns and Townsville. Mitch Owen has been rewarded for his breathtaking performance in the five-match T20I series against West Indies. 

Mitchell Marsh will lead the side in the absence of Pat Cummins, who will miss the series along with Mitchell Starc due to the upcoming home Ashes.

Young gun Jake Fraser-McGurk has once again been overlooked. Meanwhile, Travis Head and Hazlewood make a comeback to both squads, having recently missed the T20I series against West Indies. Cameron Green, who was named man of the series in Australia’s 5-0 sweep against West Indies, has been included in both ODI and T20I squads. 

"As we build towards the T20 World Cup the flexibility and depth shown in the West Indies, outside of the obvious results, has been a huge positive. The flexibility within the batting order and ability of bowlers to bowl in different stages of the innings were particularly pleasing to see,” chair of selectors George Bailey said. 

"Mitch Owen and Matt Kuhnemann making their respective debuts and the preparation and work done by Nathan Ellis to allow him to play all five matches were highlights."

Australia T20I squad: Mitchell Marsh (capt), Sean Abbott, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa

Australia ODI squad: Mitchell Marsh (capt), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Lance Morris, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa




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