Australia squad: Beardman set for ODI debut as Fraser-McGurk returns for England series
Synopsis
Australia have named up to eight players in line for their first internationals at home against England, with fast bowler Mahli Beardman poised for an ODI debut and Jake Fraser-McGurk ending an 18-month T20I absence. With Cummins, Starc, and Hazlewood all rested ahead of a 10-Test block, this series is a genuine audition — not just rotation.
Key Takeaways
Mahli Beardman is set to make his ODI debut in the upcoming home series against England , starting 13 November in Perth .
Australia have named up to eight new faces across the three ODIs and five T20Is .
Jake Fraser-McGurk returns to the T20I squad after an 18-month absence, alongside Mitch Owen .
Uncapped wicketkeeper-batters Lachlan Shaw and Sam Harper are both in contention for a T20I debut after Josh Inglis was rested.
Pat Cummins , Mitchell Starc , and Josh Hazlewood have all been rested ahead of a 10-Test block beginning in December .
Nathan Ellis returns for the T20I leg after missing the ODIs with a side strain; Matt Short was not considered due to a hip procedure.
Fast bowler Mahli Beardman is set to make his ODI debut as Australia named a squad featuring up to eight new faces for their upcoming home white-ball series against England, comprising three ODIs and five T20Is starting on 13 November in Perth.
New Faces in the Australia Squads
Beardman is joined by young batter Oliver Peake and all-rounders Jack Edwards and Liam Scott in the ODI squad, all in contention for their first international appearances. In the T20I setup, Nikhil Chaudhary and Joel Davies come in alongside Beardman and Edwards, while uncapped wicketkeeper-batters Lachlan Shaw and Sam Harper are both in the frame for a debut after Josh Inglis was rested from the shorter format.
Notably, the T20I leg also marks the return of batter Jake Fraser-McGurk to international cricket after an 18-month absence, alongside Mitch Owen.
What the Selection Panel Said
Australia's selection chief George Bailey explained the thinking behind the recalls: 'Jake (Fraser-McGurk) and Mitch (Owen) return to the T20 side and we believe their ball-striking can be a point of difference in the shorter formats. They are good examples of players who have had an opportunity at the international level and have continued working on their game from what they learnt from those experiences.'
Senior Bowlers Rested Ahead of Busy Test Season
The fast-bowling triumvirate of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood have all been rested following the three-Test series in South Africa, with a demanding 10-Test block scheduled to begin in December. Nathan Ellis, who has been sidelined with a side strain sustained during the second ODI in South Africa in September, will miss the ODI leg but is set to return for the T20I series.
Meanwhile, Matt Short was not considered after falling out of limited-overs favour earlier this year, compounded by a hip procedure that will keep him out for the next five weeks.
The Full Squads
Australia ODI squad: 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.
England ODI squad: Harry Brook (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jordan Cox, Henry Crocombe, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Josh Tongue.
The series concludes with the fifth T20I in Canberra on 2 December, marking a significant audition window for Australia's next generation of white-ball talent before the Test summer begins.
Point of View
But with Cummins, Starc, and Hazlewood deliberately shelved, the selectors are sending a clear message: this is a developmental window, not a results-at-all-costs assignment. Fraser-McGurk's recall after 18 months is the most telling call — it signals the selectors still regard him as a T20 X-factor despite inconsistent returns, a faith that will need repaying at the top of the order in Perth. The real story to watch is whether any of the eight new faces stake an irresistible claim before the format regulars return.
NationPress
2 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mahli Beardman and why is his ODI debut significant?
Mahli Beardman is an Australian fast bowler in line to make his ODI debut in the home series against England beginning 13 November 2024 in Perth. His selection is part of a broader push by Australia to blood new talent during a white-ball series where their senior pace trio — Cummins, Starc, and Hazlewood — have been rested.
Why has Jake Fraser-McGurk been recalled to the Australia T20I squad?
Jake Fraser-McGurk has been recalled after an 18-month absence because selectors believe his ball-striking provides a point of difference in the shorter format. Selection chief George Bailey said Fraser-McGurk and Mitch Owen 'have continued working on their game' since their previous international stints.
Why were Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood left out?
The three fast bowlers have been rested after Australia's three-Test series in South Africa, with a 10-Test block scheduled to begin in December. Managing workload ahead of the longer format remains the selectors' priority.
When and where does the Australia vs England series start?
The white-ball series begins on 13 November 2024 in Perth with the first of three ODIs. The five T20Is follow, with the series concluding in Canberra on 2 December 2024.
Who are the uncapped wicketkeepers in Australia's T20I squad?
Lachlan Shaw and Sam Harper are both uncapped wicketkeeper-batters named in the T20I squad, with both in contention for a debut after Josh Inglis was rested from the shorter format.
