New Delhi : Australia have named a trio of key players in their squad to make a return from injury during next month's three-match ODI series in India.Selectors announced a strong 16-player squad for the series on Thursday, with all-rounders Glenn Maxwell (broken leg) and Mitch Marsh (ankle) set to be joined by pacer Jhye Richardson (hamstring) in a small group slated to make their international return during the series.
Pat Cummins will lead Australia during the three matches, while experienced batters David Warner, Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne are also expected to feature. According to chief selector George Bailey, the series will provide Australia with some excellent practice ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup that is scheduled to take place in India later this year
"With the World Cup just over seven months away, these matches in India are an important step in our preparation. Glenn, Mitchell and Jhye are all important players in what we think the squad might look like come October," Bailey said.