Cummins, Smith and Starc return to Australia squad for India ODI series | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Australia’s cricket board announced that Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, and Glenn Maxwell will make their comeback to the one-day international squad for the upcoming three-match series in India. All four players have successfully recovered from their respective injuries.
These three ODIs are scheduled to take place from September 22 to 27 in Mohali, Indore, and Rajkot. They will serve as a crucial preparation opportunity for the upcoming 50-over World Cup, set to commence on October 5.
Cummins has been sidelined since the final Ashes Test in England in July due to a fractured wrist, while Starc has been in the process of recovering from a groin injury.
Smith participated in the Ashes series despite a wrist tendon injury, and Maxwell is making his return from an ankle injury.
All four players skipped the current ODI series in South Africa, with Mitchell Marsh captaining the side against the Proteas.

Matthew Short has also been called up as an extra batter while Travis Head recovers from a fracture to his left hand.
Opening batter Head’s World Cup participation is in doubt after he broke his hand in Friday’s game against South Africa.
“Head will undertake further medical review on return to Australia before a return to play schedule is determined,” the National Selection Panel said.
Australia have until Sept. 28 to finalise their 15-man World Cup squad.
Australia squad:
Pat Cummins (captain), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa
(With Reuters Inputs)