The Australian Cricket Team: A Quest for the Sixth Title
Australia, the five-time champions, is one of the favorites to win the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, which will be held in India from October 5 to November 19. The team, led by Pat Cummins, has a balanced and experienced squad, with some new faces as well. In this blog post, we will look at Australia’s squad, schedule, performance in the previous edition, and their chances of winning the trophy for the sixth time.
Australia Squad for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023
Australia have announced a 15-member squad for the World Cup, with some changes from the one that reached the semi-finals in 2019. Here is the full list of players:
- Pat Cummins © (bowler)
- Steve Smith (top-order batter)
- Alex Carey (wicketkeeper-batter)
- Josh Inglis (wicketkeeper-batter)
- Sean Abbott (bowler)
- Cameron Green (batting allrounder)
- Josh Hazlewood (bowler)
- Travis Head (middle-order batter)
- Marnus Labuschagne (batting allrounder)
- Mitch Marsh (allrounder)
- Glenn Maxwell (batting allrounder)
- Marcus Stoinis (batting allrounder)
- David Warner (opening batter)
- Adam Zampa (bowler)
- Mitchell Starc (bowler)
Some of the notable inclusions are Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, and Sean Abbott, who have impressed in the domestic circuit and have earned their maiden World Cup call-ups. Some of the notable exclusions are Aaron Finch, who was withdrawn due to injury, Ashton Agar, who was replaced by Travis Head, and Nathan Lyon, who was dropped due to poor form.
Here is a table for the team players using name and type:
| Player | Type |
|---|---|
| Pat Cummins | Bowler |
| Steve Smith | Top-order batter |
| Alex Carey | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| Josh Inglis | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| Sean Abbott | Bowler |
| Cameron Green | Batting allrounder |
| Josh Hazlewood | Bowler |
| Travis Head | Middle-order batter |
| Marnus Labuschagne | Batting allrounder |
| Mitch Marsh | Allrounder |
| Glenn Maxwell | Batting allrounder |
| Marcus Stoinis | Batting allrounder |
| David Warner | Opening batter |
| Adam Zampa | Bowler |
| Mitchell Starc | Bowler |
Australia Schedule for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023
Australia are placed in Group B along with India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, New Zealand, England, Sri Lanka, and Netherlands. They will play eight matches in the group stage, with the top four teams advancing to the semi-finals. Here is Australia’s schedule for the World Cup:
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 8 | India | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 08:30 UTC |
| October 12 | Netherlands | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 08:30 UTC |
| October 16 | Pakistan | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 08:30 UTC |
| October 20 | Bangladesh | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune | 08:30 UTC |
| October 24 | New Zealand | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala | 05:00 UTC |
| October 28 | England | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 08:30 UTC |
| November 1 | Sri Lanka | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 08:30 UTC |
| November 6 | South Africa | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 08:30 UTC |
Australia Performance in ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019
Australia had a good performance in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019, finishing second in the table in the group stage with seven wins and two losses. They faced England in the semi-final and lost by eight wickets. Australia were bowled out for 223 runs after opting to bat first. Steve Smith scored a fighting 85 runs but none of the other batters could support him. England chased down the target with ease thanks to Jason Roy’s blistering 85 off 65 balls.
Some of the key players for Australia in the 2019 World Cup were David Warner, who scored 647 runs and became the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament behind Rohit Sharma, Mitchell Starc, who took 27 wickets and became the highest wicket-taker in the tournament and also broke the record for the most wickets in a single edition of the World Cup, Aaron Finch, who scored 507 runs and became the third-highest run-scorer for Australia in a single edition of the World Cup, and Alex Carey, who scored 375 runs and became the highest run-scorer by a wicketkeeper-batter in a single edition of the World Cup.
Australia Chances of Winning ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023
Australia have a fair chance of winning the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, as they have a strong and experienced team that can challenge any opposition. They have a solid batting line-up that can score big runs and set or chase any target. They have a potent bowling attack that can take wickets and restrict the opposition. They also have some quality all-rounders who can contribute with both bat and ball. They have a proven record of winning in India, as they won the World Cup in 1987 and the Champions Trophy in 2006.
However, Australia also face some challenges and threats in their quest for glory. They have to cope with the absence of some key players like Finch, Agar, and Lyon, who were part of their 2019 squad. They have to deal with some tough competition from other teams like India, England, New Zealand, and Pakistan, who have their own strengths and ambitions.
Australia will have to play their best cricket and overcome all the obstacles to achieve their dream of becoming the first team to win six World Cups. It will be a fascinating and exciting journey for them and their fans.
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