Australia have unveiled fresh squads for the closing stages of their white-ball tour of India, with Glenn Maxwell confirmed to make his international return for the final three T20Is starting October 29. The 37-year-old allrounder has fully recovered from a fractured wrist that kept him out since September 2024, and his return is seen as a key boost ahead of next year’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
Joining Maxwell is 20-year-old Western Australian fast bowler Mahli Beardman, who earns his maiden senior call-up after impressive domestic performances and a starring role in Australia’s 2024 U19 World Cup triumph. Selectors have opted for a rotational approach, with senior quicks Josh Hazlewood and Sean Abbott released early to prepare for red-ball duties ahead of the Ashes starting November 21.
Mahli Beardman stats
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy |
| ODI | 5 | 6 | 17.50 | 3.39 |
Meanwhile, for the ODI squad, allrounder Jack Edwards and left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann have been drafted in for the third and final match in Sydney, with Marnus Labuschagne exiting the squad to play Sheffield Shield cricket for Queensland.
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Australia’s T20I squad additions for the remaining games against India are Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Josh Philippe, and Mahli Beardman, as selectors balance workload management and upcoming Test commitments.
