Australia's Depth to Shine in ICC T20 World Cup Amid Key Injuries

Australian captain Mitchell Marsh has expressed faith in his squad's depth to weather the absence of injured fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood as the ICC T20 World Cup kicks off. Cummins will miss the entire tournament due to a back strain, while Hazlewood is sidelined for the initial matches with an Achilles issue. Marsh emphasized the squad's extensive experience gained from playing across formats, which he believes will compensate for the missing stars.

Highlighting the potential advantage of Sri Lankan pitches that favor spinners, Marsh is confident in his spin bowlers, including Matthew Kuhnemann and Adam Zampa, to perform strongly. Despite a 0-3 loss to Pakistan in a prior T20 series, Marsh encourages looking forward as Australia prepares for their tournament opener with extensive training and preparation.

Beyond Australia, other participating teams, like Netherlands and Oman, are also gearing up for the challenge. Netherlands captain Scott Edwards looks forward to competing against India, while Oman’s Jatinder Singh emphasizes fearless play inspired by their seasoned coach Duleep Mendis. Ireland's skipper Paul Stirling embraces their challenging group, eager to test their mettle against world-class teams.