Australia announced a great team of 15 players for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final against South Africa At Lord’s, with three key players making their highly anticipated injury return. The team, led by Cumminsis filled with experience and depth while the title champions aim to defend their title in the unique confrontation from June 11.
3 major players return to the Australian team
The newspapers are the return of the cummin skipper, seasoned stimulator Josh Hazlewoodand dynamic versatile Cameron Green. Cummins and hazlewood have missed the recent series of Australia tests in Sri Lanka Due to an injury, while Green is ready for his first appearance in the test in more than a year after having recovered from back surgery. Green, which was operated on for a stress fracture in the lower back last October, proved its physical shape with a successful passage in the cricket of the English county, paving the way on its return to the national part.
Chief selector George Bailey expressed its optimism as to the balance and preparation of the squad in the press release by Cricket Australiadeclaring: “We are lucky and we look forward to having Pat, Josh and Cam in the team. These series closed a coherent performance during the two -year cycle and now presents us the incredibly exciting opportunity to defend the world testing world championship. This means a lot for the group to reach the final and they are impatiently awaiting the challenge of South Africa will arise at Lord’s».
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Winning formula of Australia for the WTC Final 2025
The Australian team of 15 players is a mixture of experienced activists and promising talents. Alongside Cummins, the rhythm attack is reinforced by Mitchell Starc,, Scott Bolandand Hazlewood. The Spin department has experience Nathan Lyon and left arm option Matt KuhnemannWho preceded Todd Murphy for a place in the team.
The shot unit remains formidable, with Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve SmithAnd Storage head forming the backbone. Exciting teenager Sat retains its place after a promising start to his international career, while the versatile Green and Beautiful Webster Add flexibility to the range. Behind the strains, Alex Carey is the first choice guard guardian, supported by Josh Inglis as a backup. Brendan Doggett Will travel as a reserve player, ensuring coverage in all departments.
The Australian team will also go to the Caribbean for a series of three -game tests against the West Indies After the WTC final, demonstrating the confidence of selectors in the ability of this group to be carried out under various conditions.
Australia Squad for WTC Final 2025: Pat Cummins (C), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Matt Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Steve Smith (VC), Mitchell Starc, Beautiful Webster.
Travel reserve: Brendan Doggett
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