Marsh to lead Australia against England as Beardman, Edwards earn white-ball call-ups

Sydney, 2 November 2026: Mitchell Marsh will captain Australia in three One-Day Internationals and five T20 Internationals against England, with selectors naming two 14-player squads for the series beginning in Perth on November 13.

The announcement provides opportunities for several rising Australian players to strengthen their international credentials, while experienced fast bowlers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood have been rested ahead of a demanding Test schedule against New Zealand and India.

West Australian quick Mahli Beardman is among the notable selections, earning places in both squads following his recovery from injury and an impressive return to competitive cricket during Australia A’s recent tour of India.

The 21-year-old’s selection highlights Australia’s efforts to develop its next generation of fast bowlers, particularly with the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup approaching.

Australia ODI squad against England

Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Jack Edwards, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Ollie Peake, Matthew Renshaw, Liam Scott, Adam Zampa

Australia T20I squad against England

Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Joel Davies, Jack Edwards, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sam Harper, Spencer Johnson, Mitchell Owen, Lachlan Shaw, Adam Zampa

Chair of Selectors George Bailey said the England series would provide an important opportunity for players to demonstrate their capabilities against quality international opposition.

“These ODI and T20 matches provide several players, many of whom have had opportunities on recent tours, with a great chance to further demonstrate their ability against very strong opposition.”

Australia vs England 2026 series schedule

ODI series: November 13 – Perth; November 15 – Adelaide; November 18 – Hobart

T20I series: November 21 – Melbourne; November 24 – Gold Coast; November 27 – Brisbane; November 29 – Sydney; December 2 – Canberra