Australia vs Sri Lanka: Australia announces 16-men team for T20 series

After the World Cup triumph, the Aussies will be gearing up for the first T20 encounter to prepare for the next home T20I World Cup. They will host the Sri Lankans team for a five-match T20I series on their home soil. For the series, the team management has made some changes post Ashes to make sure they are well backed up for the next world cup. David Warner, Mithcell Marsh and leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson have been rested for Australia vs Sri Lanka T20I series.

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The biggest change in the squad was the inclusion of Ben McDermott. Interestingly, he was named the BBL Payer of the year 2021 just before the squad announcement. Post his inclusion in the squad, Ben said, "I don't think that I wasn't ready to play for Australia (before), but I do feel ready now,". Ben has already played 19 international games for the Aussies. However, he has failed to make a name for himself.

"I've developed a lot of learnings through those experiences. They haven't been good ones, I won't shy away from that, but I've definitely learned from those experiences and hopefully I come back well."

Ben told Cricket.com.au

On the other hand, Daniel Christian, Danial Sams, Nathan Ellis have been left out of the squad who were part of the reserved team for the World Cup earlier this year.

Meanwhile, after missing out in the Ashes series due to an injury, Josh Hazelwood will make his comeback to the Australian team.

With two wicket-keepers in the squad, Aaron Finch has already cleared that Matthew Wade will take the gloves. Wade, who had a remarkable finish to the World Cup, will be looking to continue his form till the next one.

Australia vs Sri Lanka T20I series: Australian squad

Aaron Finch (c), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Moises Henriques, Josh Inglis, Ben McDermott, Glenn Maxwell, Jhye Richardson, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, Adam Zampa

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