Key points
- Mitchell Marsh will captain Australia in both the three-match ODI series and five-match T20I series against England.
- Australia named separate 14-player squads for the white-ball series, which begins with the first ODI in Perth on November 13, 2026.
- Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood have been left out as they prepare for upcoming World Test Championship fixtures against New Zealand and India.
- The ODI squad includes Mahli Beardman, Jack Edwards, Ollie Peake and Liam Scott, while the T20I squad features Nikhil Chaudhary, Joel Davies, Sam Harper and Lachlan Shaw.
- Nathan Ellis has been selected for the T20I leg but will miss the ODIs while recovering from a side strain.
- The five-match T20I series runs from November 21 to December 2, with matches in Melbourne, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney and Canberra.
Mitchell Marsh will lead Australia in both formats when England tour for an eight-match white-ball series beginning on November 13, 2026. Australia have named separate 14-player squads for three ODIs and five T20Is, with several emerging players included as the selectors manage the workload of their senior Test cricketers.
Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood are the major absentees from both squads. The experienced pace trio have been left out as they prepare for upcoming World Test Championship assignments against New Zealand and India. The series will give Australia an opportunity to assess a broader group of players in home conditions.
Marsh to lead both Australia squads
Marsh has been appointed captain for the ODI and T20I legs. The ODI squad includes established names such as Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Renshaw and Adam Zampa, alongside a number of younger selections.
Australia's 14-player ODI squad is Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Jack Edwards, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Ollie Peake, Matthew Renshaw, Liam Scott and Adam Zampa.
The T20I squad also has 14 players: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Joel Davies, Jack Edwards, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sam Harper, Spencer Johnson, Mitch Owen, Lachlan Shaw and Adam Zampa.
Senior fast bowlers rested as new names get opportunities
Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood will not feature in the white-ball series as Australia look ahead to their Test commitments. Their absence creates opportunities for other fast bowlers and all-rounders to build experience against England.
Mahli Beardman and Jack Edwards have been selected in both squads, while Ollie Peake and Liam Scott are included in the ODI group. Nikhil Chaudhary, Joel Davies, Sam Harper and Lachlan Shaw are among the names in the T20I squad. Jake Fraser-McGurk also returns to the T20I set-up, while Mitch Owen and Tim David provide further batting options.
Nathan Ellis is available for the T20I series but has not been selected for the ODIs as he continues his recovery from a side strain sustained against South Africa in September. The selection announcement therefore reflects both opportunities for younger players and individual workload management.
Eight matches across Australia
The tour begins with three ODIs. Perth hosts the opening match on November 13, with the second ODI scheduled for Adelaide on November 15. The teams then travel to Hobart for the third match on November 18.
The five T20Is begin at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 21. The second match will be played on the Gold Coast on November 24, followed by the third in Brisbane on November 27. Sydney hosts the fourth T20I on November 29, before the series concludes in Canberra on December 2.
The schedule gives both teams a substantial run of white-ball cricket ahead of the next phase of their international calendars. The ODI fixtures will also form part of preparations for the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, which will be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
England arrive with Harry Brook as captain
England have also named separate squads for the two formats, with Harry Brook appointed captain for both the ODI and T20I series. Their ODI group includes experienced players such as Joe Root, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Ben Duckett and Sam Curran, alongside younger options including Jacob Bethell and Sonny Baker.
England's T20I squad includes Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, James Coles, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt and Luke Wood, among others. The two teams will meet across eight fixtures, with the ODI leg followed by the T20Is.
For Australia, the series will test the depth of their white-ball options while several first-choice Test players are rested. Marsh's dual captaincy and the inclusion of emerging talent make the England visit an important opportunity for players seeking to establish themselves in the national set-up.
Frequently asked questions
Who will captain Australia against England in the 2026 white-ball series?
Mitchell Marsh will captain Australia in both the ODI and T20I series against England. Australia have named separate 14-player squads for the three ODIs and five T20Is, with Marsh leading both groups as the home side prepares for the November fixtures.
Why are Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood missing?
The experienced fast bowlers have been left out of the white-ball squads as they prepare for upcoming World Test Championship assignments against New Zealand and India. Australia will use the England series to provide opportunities to other players across the ODI and T20I formats.
When does the Australia vs England 2026 ODI series begin?
The three-match ODI series begins on November 13 in Perth. The second match is scheduled for November 15 in Adelaide, followed by the third ODI on November 18 in Hobart. All three matches are part of England’s white-ball tour of Australia.
When will the Australia vs England T20I series be played?
The five-match T20I series begins in Melbourne on November 21. The remaining matches are scheduled for November 24 in Gold Coast, November 27 in Brisbane, November 29 in Sydney and December 2 in Canberra.
Is Nathan Ellis included in Australia's squads for England?
Nathan Ellis has been named in Australia's 14-player T20I squad but is unavailable for the ODI leg. He is continuing his recovery from a side strain sustained during Australia's series against South Africa in September.
Which new players have been selected in Australia's white-ball squads?
Australia have included several younger players, with Mahli Beardman, Jack Edwards and Ollie Peake among the names in the ODI squad. Nikhil Chaudhary, Joel Davies, Sam Harper and Lachlan Shaw feature in the T20I group, alongside players selected in both formats.