Mitchell Marsh has been named captain of Australia's 15-member provisional squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup, to be held in Sri Lanka and India. The squad features a spin-heavy attack, including Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann, Cooper Connolly, Glenn Maxwell, and Matthew Short, reflecting a strategy for expected slow pitches. Key players like Pat Cummins and Cameron Green are included, with selectors prioritizing balance and versatility for the tournament.