Cricket Australia Names Squad for England ODIs

Cricket Australia has selected a 14-man squad for three home one-day internationals against England, with several frontline pace bowlers rested.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Australia and New Zealand

Cricket Australia Names Squad for England ODIs

Cricket Australia selected a 14-man squad for three home ODIs against England on 13, 15 and 18 November. Starc, Hazlewood and Cummins are rested from the two white-ball series against England.

Why it matters

The white-ball squads were selected ahead of a four-test series against New Zealand starting 9 December. Resting frontline pace bowlers is intended to prepare them for that series.

The three home ODIs are scheduled for 13, 15 and 18 November, while the T20 series against England consists of five games. The four-test series against New Zealand begins on 9 December at Perth.

The players

Mitchell Marsh

Australian all-rounder who will captain both of Australia's white-ball squads for the England series.

Pat Cummins

Australian Test and ODI captain who has been rested from the two white-ball series against England.

The details

Matt Renshaw and Cameron Green were named in the ODI squad, along with Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Travis Head and Cooper Connolly. Mitchell Marsh will lead both Australian white-ball squads, and no players from the third test were selected for the T20 squad.

Third test in Cape Town, South Africa, took place on 28 October 2026.
Three home ODIs against England are scheduled for 13, 15 and 18 November 2026.
Four-test series against New Zealand begins on 9 December 2026 at Perth.
Test tour to India begins in January 2027.

Season Trajectory

South Africa's series win ended Australia's two-year stint atop the ICC Test standings, shifting the team's focus. The rested pace bowlers are being managed ahead of a New Zealand series and a January tour to India.

Fans planning to attend the home ODIs should note the match dates of 13, 15 and 18 November. Travellers heading to Perth for the New Zealand test should plan accommodation ahead of the 9 December start.

The takeaway

Resting frontline bowlers before a long test block is a common workload-management approach. Fans following the schedule should watch for team announcements ahead of each fixture.

What happens next

The first home ODI against England is scheduled for 13 November, with the T20 series to follow. The four-test series against New Zealand begins on 9 December at Perth.