Tim David included in Australia's T20 World Cup squad

Defending Champions Australia have included Tim David in their T20 World Cup squad and for the three T20IS against India in mid - September. The team was almost the same which won the 2021 T20 World Cup, the only change is Tim David replaced leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson. 

Tim David played 86 T20 games in the past two years and scored 1874 runs at a strike rate of 168.40. He smashed 278 runs at a strike rate of 194.41 in the PSL and was then bought by Mumbai Indians in IPL at a whopping price of INR 8.25 Cr. After the IPL, Tim played for Lancashire in the T20 Blast competition and scored 405 runs at a strike rate of 174.57.

"There's not a huge amount of people who has that ability around the world. The form that he's been in over the last couple of years has been outstanding as well. He's someone who just continues to get better and his power first and foremost is really impressive but the overall package with some handy offspin overs and good in the field". - Captain Aaron Finch

"Tim continues to establish himself with some quality performances in leagues around the world, earning a place in the squad. He is a highly gifted natural ball striker who will add extra batting depth to the group which has had a lot of success in T20 cricket in recent times. We expect him to play a similar role to that he has been playing in the past few years" - Chairman of selectors George Bailey. 

Josh Inglis and Kane Richardson have retained their spot in the team. Mitchell Marsh who was the player of the tournament in the 2021 T20 World Cup also included in the squad despite getting injured in the first ODI against Zimbabwe.

David Warner rested from the India tour to manage his workload, and Cameron Green replaces him in the squad. Australia will play three T20Is against India, two against West Indies and three against England prior to the T20 World Cup.

T20 World Cup Squad:- 

Aaron Finch (c), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa

Squad for the three T20Is against India:-

Aaron Finch (c), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis Matthew Wade, Cameron Green, Adam Zampa