Australia's T20 World Cup squad in pictures: Young gun misses out as David Warner granted swansong
Australia's 15-man T20 World Cup squad
Australia has announced their 15-man squad for this year's T20 World Cup, with some surprise selections made by George Bailey and the panel.
The hottest young star in the country, Jake Fraser-McGurk, has been overlooked despite an impressive home summer and strong performances in the IPL.
Steve Smith has also been snubbed, with the former Test skipper not rated among the top batsman in the shortest format.
David Warner will get a final swansong in the national side as he prepares for his final World Cup, while all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has been recalled.
Mitchell Marsh has been unveiled as the captain of the T20 side after an incredible career revival over the past two years.
Let's take a look through the full Aussie squad for the tournament, which kicks off in June in the West Indies and USA.
Mitchell Marsh (c)
Mitchell Marsh has been announced as the skipper for Australia's T20 World Cup squad after a stellar career revival.
The reigning Allan Border Medal winner has been in blistering form in all three formats over the past two years and has cemented himself as a leader.
T20I record
- 1432 runs @ 34.09
- 17 wickets @ 22.76
Ashton Agar
A reliable member of Australia's white-ball teams over the past decade, Ashton Agar will make the trip over for the tournament.
T20I record:
- 48 wickets @ 22.35
Pat Cummins
While he might be the Test and ODI skipper, Pat Cummins will take a back-seat in the shortest format of the game.
With his class bowling and exceptional fielding, the 30-year-old was a no-brainer selection for the Aussies.
T20I record:
- 54 wickets @ 24.77
Tim David
A power-hitting middle-order batsman, Tim David has become a favourite for national selectors in recent years.
With his ability to pinch-hit late in an innings and bowl some handy off-spin, David was another standout squad choice.
T20I record:
- 1062 runs @ 39.33
- 5 wickets @ 51
Nathan Ellis
A classy death bowler, Nathan Ellis has been a mainstay in the BBL for many years and continues to impress national selectors in the shorter forms.
The right-arm quick will likely play a vital role in this year's tournament.
T20I record:
- 24 wickets @ 17
Cameron Green
The golden boy of Aussie cricket, Cameron Green has continued to improve in all three formats and his all-round ability was too good for the selectors to pass up.
While he's inexperienced in T20 cricket at the international level, Green's potential to break games open is undeniable.
T20I record:
- 139 runs @ 17.37
- 5 wickets @ 35.60
Josh Hazlewood
'Mr. Consistent' Josh Hazlewood was never going to miss out on selection for this year's World Cup.
While he was once pigeonholed as a red-ball bowler, Hazlewood has become Australia's best short-form fast bowler over the past few years.
T20I record:
- 61 wickets @ 21.37
Travis Head
How could you leave this bloke out?
Travis Head is the ultimate fan-favourite and a proven commodity with the bat in all three formats of the game.
T20I record:
- 656 runs @ 29.81
Josh Inglis
One of two wicket-keepers named in the squad, Josh Inglis has proven to be highly valuable for the Aussies with bat in hand.
The talented West Australian star will push for a spot in the middle-order in the World Cup, but has a tussle on his hands to get the gloves.
T20I record:
- 470 runs @ 26.11
- 10 catches, 1 stumping
