Australia has announced a preliminary 15-member squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with Mitchell Marsh named captain. The squad features a spin-heavy attack, including Adam Zampa, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, and Matthew Short. Key players Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Tim David are included despite recent injuries, with selectors confident in their recovery. Notable omissions include Mitchell Owen and Aaron Hardie, while Cooper Connolly is a surprise inclusion. Squad changes are permitted until January 31.