Tim David notable inclusion as Australia announce squad for T20 World Cup

Australia have become the first team to announce their squad for the ICC World T20 2022 to be held Down Under beginning in October. The 15-member contingent features most of the same players that helped the Kangaroos lift their first ever ICC trophy in the format last year in the United Arab Emirates after a 14-year long wait. The four players from 2021's 18-member squad who have missed out on selection for the reigning champions are Dan Christian, Nathan Ellis, Daniel Sams and Mitchell Swepson while Tim David has made his way to the team.

The 6-foot 5-inch hard hitter rose to fame in the Big Bash League with the Hobart Hurricanes and has since played in the most prestigious T20 leagues around the world, having also represented Mumbai Indians in the IPL in the latest edition. David is renowned for his ability to finish off his games by using his power to muscle sixes out of the blue. 

"Tim (David) 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. We expect him to play a similar role to that he has been playing in the past few years," Bailey added.

Australia are scheduled to take on India in a three-match series in the subcontinent before playing two T20Is against West Indies and three games against England at home ahead of the marquee event. Ace opener David Warner will sit out the tour of India to take rest given the hectic schedule, with Cameron Green named his replacement after impressing in the ongoing ODI series against Zimbabwe.

Australia's T20 World Cup squad: Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Pat Cummins, Ashton Agar, Tim David, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Kane Richardson, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, Adam Zampa.