Australia announce strong squad for India tour

While, Ashton Agar will also travel with the squad to India

The ODI series will begin from 17 September followed by T20 series

After Champions Trophy snub, star all-rounder James Faulkner has been re-called for the sub-continent tour.

Nathan Coulter-Nile impressed during his stint with Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL and he has been rewarded in national call-up

Promising all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, who suffered injury during Champions Trophy, makes his return to the squad. He will provide much needed backup in the middle order.

Mathew Wade will keep wickets.

Josh Hazlewood will lead the pace attack for the Steve Smith led side.

Pat Cummins will partner Hazlewood in the bowling line-up

Adam Zampa will be the mainstay in spin attack

As expected Steve Smith will lead the Australian side

Power hitting batsman Glenn Maxwell will join the top order.

Travis Head, who has been in fine form, finds himself in the 14-member squad.

David Warner will open the innings for the visitors

While, Aaron Finch will partner the left hand batsman at the top.

Hilton Cartwright has also been included to support the opening duo.

The Aussies will play 5 ODI’s and 3 T20 internationals

Australia have named 14-member squad for their ODI tour to India.