Injury clouds and a run of five straight losses have made for the exact sort of World Cup lead in Australia didn’t want but the impending return of Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell has given hope things could come together just in time.
Australia has to confirm it’s 15-man squad for the tournament by Thursday with the heaviest decision set to be whether they carry opener Travis Head, who has a broken hand and won’t be ready until the second-half of the event.
Maxwell left the South African tour after suffering soreness in the left leg he fractured last year and Starc, who could return in Wednesday’s final ODI against India, said his teammate’s spin bowling could be crucial in the World Cup. “I am not sure about his particular timeline but no doubt he will be looking to make an impact as soon as he gets his chance.“He has got a wealth of experience over here through IPL, through multiple tours. This is his third one-day World Cup.
Agar has played just four games since January and Zampa was smashed for 113 in the fourth game in South Africa and has taken just three wickets in two losses in India so far.
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