T20 World Cup: Australia omit Steve Smith as Mitchell Marsh named captain

Bailey added there had been “long conversations” about whether to include Smith in the side and said he would be keeping a close eye on Fraser-McGurk, 22, who has been in fine form for the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League.

Test captain Pat Cummins, fast bowler Mitchell Starc and all-rounder Glenn Maxwell are among the experienced players in the 15-man squad, with 11 having taken part in Australia’s 2021 T20 World Cup-winning campaign.

Australia T20 World Cup squad:

Mitchell Marsh (capt), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa