‘Ye log national duty ko samjhte hai’ – Fans react as Mitchell Starc, Glenn Maxwell and others to remain unavailable until ODI World Cup 2023

Australia’s main players such as Mitchell Starc, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Hazlewood, and Pat Cummins are assured of returning to cricket for the ODI World Cup 2023. These players have been ruled out of any cricket before the tournament. Starc has suffered groin trouble. On the other hand, Glenn Maxwell sustained an ankle injury ahead of the T20I series in South Africa.

He was meant to be rested for the ODI series against the Proteas. Apparently, he is about to become a father in the coming weeks. Steven Smith sustained a wrist injury during the Ashes 2023 that ruled him out of the South Africa tour. On the other hand, Australia have announced their preliminary squad for the showpiece event. Three players such as Nathan Ellis, Tanveer Sangha, and Aaron Hardie have been left out.

Mitchell Starc makes it into ODI World Cup 2023

The two-time World Cup winner has been named in the squad alongside Maxwell, Smith, and Cummins. As per the national selector, George Bailey, these players are expected to be ready for the main event.

“All are well placed to come back online in the coming weeks and potentially for selection in the upcoming series against India,” national selector George Bailey said. “There are eight one-day matches still to play in South Africa and India before the final squad is due to be declared. They are followed by two World Cup practice games, which offers plenty of opportunity to continue the build for the tournament.”

Australia ODI World Cup squad:-  Pat Cummins, Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa

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