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Mitch Owen celebrates international breakthrough: T20I nomination for Australia!
Mitch Owen receives his first call-up to Australia's T20I team against the West Indies in July 2025 after great performances.
Mitch Owen celebrates international breakthrough: T20I nomination for Australia!
An exciting time for Australian cricket is about to begin as Mitch Owen has received his first call-up to the national team. He was selected for the five T20I matches against the West Indies in July, which is a huge honor for the young player. The news of Owen's appointment comes after a successful season in the Big Bash League (BBL), where he played an impressive final with the Hobart Hurricanes and scored a century that secured his team their first title. However, his performances in other leagues such as the SA20, PSL and IPL remained below expectations, which influenced the selection committee led by George Bailey in the decision.
With his nomination, Owen joins a 16-man Australian team captained by Mitchell Marsh. Marsh returns after being absent during the T20I series against Pakistan in November 2024 due to paternity leave and preparation for the Test matches against India. The upcoming T20I series against the West Indies also serves as preparation for the 2026 World Cup in the T20 format, underlining the importance of these matches.
Changes in the squad
The selection brings some significant changes. Jake Fraser-McGurk, Marcus Stoinis and Xavier Bartlett have been left out of the squad, while Cameron Green and Cooper Connolly are returning from injuries. Green is expected to feature as a specialist batter for the team, while Josh Hazlewood and Glenn Maxwell are also back with the team. Interestingly, Pat Cummins, Travis Head and Mitchell Starc will not take part in the T20I series as they are returning to Australia after previously taking part in a Test series against the West Indies.
Overall, Australia have secured 12 wins in their last 14 T20I matches, highlighting the team's current strength. The composition of the squad shows the ambition of the team and the willingness to give young talents like Owen a chance to prove themselves in this very competitive environment. In addition to Owen, the full Australian T20I squad includes the following players:
| name | position |
|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh | captain |
| Sean Abbott | player |
| Cooper Connolly | player |
| Tim David | player |
| Ben Dwarshuis | player |
| Nathan Ellis | player |
| Cameron Green | player |
| Aaron Hardie | player |
| Josh Hazlewood | player |
| Josh Inglis | player |
| Spencer Johnson | player |
| Matt Kuhnemann | player |
| Glenn Maxwell | player |
| Mitch Owen | player |
| Matthew Short | player |
| Adam Zampa | player |
The upcoming T20I series promises to be an exciting event for both the established players and new talents like Mitch Owen. The upcoming games could not only be crucial for the team dynamic, but also as an important step towards the future World Cup.
For more information on Owen's nomination, please visit Sentinel Assam and [News24 Online].