Australia Builds ODI World Cup 2027 Strategy Around Cummins, Hazlewood and Starc Despite Absence from Upcoming Tours
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- •Australia’s ODI World Cup 2027 defence strategy is centred on Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc, despite their absence from upcoming tours.
- •Coach Andrew McDonald confirmed the trio will be rested for Pakistan and Bangladesh series to manage workload and injury risk.
- •Younger bowlers like Spencer Johnson, Tanveer Sangha and Cameron Green are set to feature in these tours.
- •McDonald emphasized long-term planning, focusing on building a competitive team for the 2027 World Cup in South Africa.
- •The trio brings over 50 ODI appearances each and has been pivotal in Australia’s recent World Cup success.
MELBOURNE — Australia’s head coach Andrew McDonald has reaffirmed the team’s long-term ODI World Cup strategy, placing its future around the core trio of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc, despite their absence from the upcoming 50-over tours of Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Speaking on Thursday, McDonald emphasized that the selectors and coaching staff are already building a plan around these three senior pace bowlers, who are integral to Australia’s ambitions of defending their ODI World Cup title in 2027. While the team prepares for immediate challenges, the focus remains firmly on nurturing and preserving these key players for the marquee event in four years.
