Australia faces the T20 series against India without star opener David Warner, who returns home after a stellar World Cup campaign, leaving a gap in the top order.
Emerging all-rounder Aaron Hardie steps in as Warner's replacement, having made his mark in ODIs and T20Is during the South Africa tour. His versatility adds depth to the squad.
With Warner absent, Steve Smith eyes the opening slot after showcasing his T20 prowess with the Sydney Sixers. The former captain's adaptability becomes crucial for the team.
Matthew Wade takes over the captaincy in the absence of Warner, providing leadership experience. His role becomes pivotal in guiding the team through the challenging T20 series.
The squad includes exciting talents like Tim David, Josh Inglis, and Tanveer Sangha, who aim to make their mark in the fast-paced T20 format, bringing fresh energy to the team.
Kane Richardson replaces the injured Spencer Johnson, reinforcing the pace attack. Injuries have been a factor, emphasizing the need for depth in Australia's bowling resources.
Travis Head and Matt Short, initially handed opportunities in the ODI series, look to continue their impressive batting form. Short's explosive debut innings adds firepower to the middle order.
Australia strategically rests key players like Warner and Maxwell to manage workloads, aiming to keep them fresh for future white-ball engagements, including the T20 World Cup.
With Rohit Sharma absent, Suryakumar Yadav captains India in the T20 series, seeking redemption against the Australian side. India introduces fresh faces to challenge the visitors.
Matthew Wade (c), Aaron Hardie, Jason Behrendorff, Sean Abbott, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa