Possible Aust squad for T20 World Cup

AUSTRALIA'S POSSIBLE SQUAD FOR THE TWENTY20 WORLD CUP IN INDIA IN MARCH AND APRIL:

STEVE SMITH (capt)

The world's best cricketer has said he wants to take part in every game Australia plays despite an ongoing knee problem and he is sure to be a force in this tournament.

DAVID WARNER (vice-capt)

One of the most devastating limited overs players in the world, Warner's efforts in the IPL will ensure he feels at home in Indian conditions.

AARON FINCH

Remains of the world's most damaging openers in the shortest form of the game.

GLENN MAXWELL

Has a game made for T20. In the spin friendly conditions, Maxwell's offspin will be important. But his big hitting and improvisation will be key.

CHRIS LYNN

The Queenslander's incredible performances for Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League have made him a likely selection for Twenty20's showpiece international event.

MITCH MARSH

Premier allrounder will be crucial to Australia's hopes of claiming their first T20 World Cup.

MATT WADE

His hard hitting and improvement with the gloves will likely get Wade the nod to `keep ahead of Tim Paine and Peter Nevill.

JAMES FAULKNER

A proven performer under pressure with bat and ball.

GEORGE BAILEY

Has a great record in white ball cricket on the subcontinent and has been in solid form during the BBL.

JOSH HAZELWOOD

The Test quick is also a very miserly white ball bowler.

NATHAN LYON

Lyon's irresistible efforts in all forms of the game should earn him a call up to India, where Australia will likely play two spinners.

KANE RICHARDSON

Richardson's changes of pace make him a very effective T20 bowler with vast experience bowling at the death.

JOEL PARIS

The West Australian left-armer is highly rated by the Australia selectors. He has bowled well in the BBL and could work his way into a squad without Mitchell Starc and Mitchell Johnson.

USMAN KHAWAJA

His form in Test cricket and a hundred in the BBL will get the matured Khawaja a ticket to India.

TRAVIS HEAD

Like Lynn, Head's amazing BBL efforts put him right in the frame for the World Cup.