Big-hitting Owen receives another Aussie call-up

Perth Now

3 days ago

Big-hitting allrounder Mitch Owen is set to play his first ODI for Australia after making a stunning T20 debut against the West Indies.
The Hobart Hurricanes hero has been selected in both of Australia's white-ball squads for their upcoming matches against South Africa in Darwin, Cairns and Mackay.
On debut, Owen smashed a powerful fifty last week against the West Indies.
In four matches for Australia in the Caribbean, the 23-year-old averaged 41.66, also hitting 37 and 36 not out to go with his stunning debut knock.
It has been a rapid rise for Owen since last December, going from a virtual unknown before the BBL started to now being an important part of Australia's future.
"As we build towards the T20 World Cup the flexibility and depth shown in the West Indies, outside of the obvious results, has been a huge positive," chairman of selectors George Bailey said.
"The flexibility within the batting order and ability of bowlers to bowl in different stages of the innings were particularly pleasing to see.
"Mitch Owen and Matt Kuhnemann making their respective debuts and the preparation and work done by Nathan Ellis to allow him to play all five matches were highlights."
Three-format stars Travis Head and Josh Hazlewood return after resting for the 5-0 whitewash of the West Indies that followed the 3-0 win in the Test series.
Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins will sit out both series, allowing him to prepare for the Ashes, starting in November.
As expected Jake Fraser-McGurk has been axed after a torrid 12 months.
Fraser-McGurk was unexpectedly recalled to face the West Indies, but was dropped after the first match.
WA pair Cooper Connolly and Aaron Hardie have also made way, as has spinner Tanveer Sangha.
Australian T20 squad: Mitchell Marsh (capt), Sean Abbott, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa.
Australian ODI squad: Mitchell Marsh (capt), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Lance Morris, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa.