Saturday’s trans-Tasman stoush in Dharamshala shapes as a crucial match for both sides in the battle for semi-final spots.
Veterans David Warner and Steve Smith are in the Australian squad to play five T20 matches against India after the World Cup, but fast bowling trio Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitch Starc have not, nor multi-format all-rounders Cameron Green and Mitch Marsh.The squad has been picked with one eye on preparation for the home summer and Test series against Pakistan and the West Indies, and the other on next June’s T20 World Cup in the US and the West Indies.
“Matthew has captained the team previously, is a leader in the group and we look forward to him taking the reins for the series.” The selection of Warner and Smith mean that they will play no first-class cricket in Australia before the Tests, but also that they remain in Australia’s short form blueprint.Australia’s campaign is trending in the same direction after the Netherlands were pulverised while the Kiwis sit two points ahead of them on the World Cup table courtesy of four straight wins to start the tournament - though they did come off second-best against India in their last start.
Greg Baum is our man on the ground at the foot of the Himalayas, conditions are cool and clear in India and I’ve claimed the lounge for the day in Maroubra, should be a good day’s cricket. First ball from 4pm AEDT with the day game.
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