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Australia Name White-Ball Squads for England Series; Jake Fraser-McGurk Earns T20I Recall

02 NOV 2026
10:25 AM
Australia Name White-Ball Squads for England Series; Jake Fraser-McGurk Earns T20I Recall

Australia have announced their squads for the upcoming home white-ball series against England, with Jake Fraser-McGurk returning to the T20I setup and several young players earning opportunities across the two formats.

The series will feature three One-Day Internationals and five T20 Internationals, beginning with the opening ODI in Perth on November 13. The tour will conclude with the fifth T20I in Canberra on December 2.

Mitchell Marsh will captain both Australian squads as the selectors continue preparations for upcoming international tournaments.

Australia vs England 2026: Full Schedule

All match timings below are in Indian Standard Time (IST).

ODI Series

1st ODI

  • Date: November 13, 2026

  • Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth

  • Time: 9:00 AM IST

2nd ODI

  • Date: November 15, 2026

  • Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

  • Time: 9:00 AM IST

3rd ODI

  • Date: November 18, 2026

  • Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart

  • Time: 9:00 AM IST

T20I Series

1st T20I

  • Date: November 21, 2026

  • Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

  • Time: 1:45 PM IST

2nd T20I

  • Date: November 24, 2026

  • Venue: Gold Coast Stadium, Gold Coast

  • Time: 1:45 PM IST

3rd T20I

  • Date: November 27, 2026

  • Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane

  • Time: 1:45 PM IST

4th T20I

  • Date: November 29, 2026

  • Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney

  • Time: 1:45 PM IST

5th T20I

  • Date: December 2, 2026

  • Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra

  • Time: 1:45 PM IST

Jake Fraser-McGurk Returns to T20I Squad

Fraser-McGurk has earned a place in Australia's T20I squad for the first time since 2025. The hard-hitting batter returns as Australia continue to build their options for the shorter format ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the next T20 World Cup.

Fast bowler Mahli Beardman has also been selected in both squads after recovering from injury. His performances for Australia A during their recent tour of India helped him earn another opportunity at international level.

Jack Edwards has been rewarded for his performances during the South Africa tour and consistent domestic form, securing selection in both formats. Young New South Wales batter Lachlan Shaw has received his maiden T20I squad call-up after impressing for Australia A and in the Big Bash League.

Spencer Johnson and Liam Scott return to the ODI squad, while Nathan Ellis has not recovered in time for the 50-over series following a side strain. Ellis remains part of the T20I squad.

Australia Manage Player Workloads

Australia have also considered player workloads when selecting the squads. Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood will undergo a short period of recovery following the South Africa tour as they prepare for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand.

Travis Head, Matthew Renshaw, Josh Inglis, Cooper Connolly and Cameron Green will also be managed during the T20I series after their recent international commitments.

Chair of Selectors George Bailey said the England matches would provide several players with an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities against strong opposition.

He also highlighted the development of Beardman and Shaw, while expressing confidence in the potential of Fraser-McGurk and Mitchell Owen in the shorter formats.

The ODI series will contribute to Australia's preparations for the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. The T20I matches will form part of the team's longer-term planning for the 2028 Olympics and the next T20 World Cup.

Australia Squads for England Series 2026

Australia ODI Squad: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Jack Edwards, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Ollie Peake, Matthew Renshaw, Liam Scott and Adam Zampa.

Australia T20I Squad: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Joel Davies, Jack Edwards, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sam Harper, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Owen, Lachlan Shaw and Adam Zampa.

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