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Australia recall Green, Renshaw for England ODI series after South Africa loss
Australia has named 14-man squads for white-ball matches against England this month, with batsmen Cameron Green and Matt Renshaw recalled following the Test series defeat in South Africa. The selections come as the cricket board manages player workload ahead of crucial series against New Zealand and India.
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Cricket Australia has recalled Cameron Green and Matt Renshaw for the three-match ODI series against England, scheduled for November 13, 15 and 18. The duo have been included in a 14-member squad that also features wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Travis Head and Cooper Connolly, following Australia's Test series loss in South Africa over the weekend.
The selections reflect a strategic rotation policy as Australia prepares for a demanding international calendar. Frontline pace bowlers Mitch Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins have been rested from both the ODI and T20 white-ball series against England this month to recover ahead of the four-Test series against New Zealand commencing December 9 in Perth.
Mitch Marsh will captain both Australian squads for the England series. Notably, no players from Australia's third Test have been selected for the five-match T20 series, indicating a clear separation in the selection approach across formats.
The selections underscore the challenges facing Cricket Australia's selection panel as the team navigates a packed international schedule over the next four months. Beyond the New Zealand series, Australia faces a Test tour to India starting in January, adding pressure on squad management and player form assessments.