Australia has announced a strong 15-player squad for the ICC Men’s World Test Championship (WTC) Final against South Africa, set to be held at Lord’s, London next month. The same squad will also tour the West Indies for the upcoming Test series.
Returning to the squad are key players Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Cameron Green, all having recovered from recent injuries. The National Selection Panel, led by Chair of Selectors George Bailey, confirmed the squad today, with Bailey set to address media at Allan Border Field at 2pm.
Pat Cummins (c) – NSW / Penrith Cricket Club
Scott Boland – VIC / Frankston Peninsula Cricket Club
Alex Carey – SA / Glenelg Cricket Club
Cameron Green – WA / Subiaco-Floreat Cricket Club
Josh Hazlewood – NSW / St George Cricket Club
Travis Head – SA / Tea Tree Gully Cricket Club
Josh Inglis – WA / Joondalup Cricket Club
Usman Khawaja – QLD / Valley District Cricket Club
Sam Konstas – NSW / Sutherland District Cricket Club
Matt Kuhnemann – TAS / Clarence Cricket Club
Marnus Labuschagne – QLD / Redlands Cricket Club
Nathan Lyon – NSW / Northern District Cricket Club
Steve Smith – NSW / Sutherland Cricket Club
Mitchell Starc – NSW / Manly Warringah Cricket Club
Beau Webster – TAS / Kingborough Cricket Club
Travelling Reserve: Brendan Doggett – SA / Glenelg Cricket Club
Chair of Selectors George Bailey praised the squad’s consistency and resilience across the WTC cycle.
“We are fortunate and looking forward to having Pat, Josh, and Cam back in the squad,” Bailey said.
“The team finished the WTC cycle with an impressive series victory in Sri Lanka following an equally strong summer in defeating India for the first time in a decade.
These results reflect the group’s consistency over the last two years, and we’re incredibly excited by the opportunity to defend our title.”
Australia’s performance throughout the WTC cycle has been one of dominance, culminating in a well-earned spot in the final. With a balanced mix of experience and youth, the team is confident heading into the high-stakes encounter at Lord’s.
Following the WTC final, the squad will travel directly to the Caribbean for the Qantas Test tour of the West Indies.
