Seven NSW Blues have today been named by the National Selection Panel (NSP) in the men’s provisional 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC 2023 World Cup.
Australian captain Pat Cummins is joined by NSW teammates, Sean Abbott, Josh Hazlewood, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, David Warner, and Adam Zampa.
Members of Australia's 2015 World Cup winning squad, Cummins, Hazlewood, Smith, Starc and Warner will be looking to secure a second trophy, while Sean Abbott has earned a maiden World Cup call up.
The provisional squad is subject to change. A final 15-player squad is due to be confirmed to the ICC by September 28.
The 2023 World Cup is set to begin on October 5, with Australia facing India in Chennai on October 8.
*Provisional Australian World Cup squad for the ICC 2023 World Cup*
Pat Cummins (NSW/Penrith Cricket Club) (c)
Sean Abbott (NSW/Parramatta District Cricket Club)
Ashton Agar (WA/University Cricket Club)
Alex Carey (SA/Glenelg Cricket Club)
Cameron Green (WA/Subiaco Floreat Cricket Club)
Josh Hazlewood (NSW/St George Cricket Club)
Travis Head (SA/Tea Tree Gully Cricket Club)
Josh Inglis (WA/Joondalup Cricket Club)
Mitchell Marsh (WA/Fremantle Cricket Club)
Glenn Maxwell (VIC/Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club)
Steve Smith (NSW/Sutherland Cricket Club)
Mitchell Starc (NSW/Manly Warringah Cricket Club)
Marcus Stoinis (WA/Subiaco Floreat Cricket Club)
David Warner (NSW/Randwick Petersham Cricket Club)
Adam Zampa (NSW/Sutherland Cricket Club)
Chair of Selectors George Bailey said:
“Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell are on track in their return to play programs. All are well placed to come back online in the coming weeks and potentially for selection in the upcoming series against India.
“There are eight one-day matches still to play in South Africa and India before the final squad is due to be declared. They are followed by two World Cup practice games, which offers plenty of opportunity to continue the build for the tournament.”