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Jake Fraser-McGurk Included in Australia’s Squad for T20 World Cup 2024

22-year-old Australian opening batter, Jake Fraser-McGurk, has received a significant international opportunity, being named a reserve for the Australian cricket team for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and West Indies. Led by Mitchell Marsh, the team aims to replicate their success after winning the ODI World Cup in 2023.

Fraser-McGurk’s selection highlights his burgeoning talent, showcased by impressive performances in domestic leagues like the BBL and IPL, where he notably achieved a striking 234.04 strike rate in 9 IPL matches for Delhi Capitals. With captain Marsh’s recovery from injury, Australia appears poised for their tournament opener against Oman on June 5, followed by a clash with England on June 8 in Barbados.

Also read: ICC Announces T20 World Cup 2024 Warm-Up Matches Schedule- India to Play on This Date

Australia Squad for T20 World Cup 2024

Mitchell Marsh (c), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa

Reserves: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matthew Short

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