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Australia vs India T20I Series: Australia's senior all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is all set to return to action after recovering from injury as they unveiled a string of changes across both the T20 and ODI squads ahead of the final stages of the white-ball series against India.

Maxwell, who sustained a wrist injury while bowling in the nets ahead of the T20 series in New Zealand in late September, has been cleared to play and will rejoin the side for the final three matches of the five-match T20I series against India. His comeback provides a huge boost to an Australian outfit that continues to balance injuries, workloads, and preparations for the upcoming Ashes series next month.

Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Hazlewood, and Sean Abbott have all been released to feature in red-ball matches for their respective states, with each firmly in contention for selection in the Ashes squad when it begins on November 21.

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Apart from Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Josh Philippe, and Mahli Beardman come into the T20 setup. Beardman’s inclusion marks the most fascinating move as the 20-year-old Western Australian quick is in line for a potential international debut after impressing in domestic cricket this season. Notably, Beardman starred in Australia’s 2024 U19 World Cup-winning campaign and has five wickets in two One-Day Cup appearances this summer.

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Interestingly, a few changes have been made to the ODI squad as well ahead of the third and final match. Australia have already sealed the series as they took a 2-0 lead after a 2-wicket win in the second match in Adelaide on Thursday.

New South Wales all-rounder Jack Edwards has been handed a call-up alongside left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann, who returns after missing the Adelaide fixture. Marnus Labuschagne, on the other hand, will now return to Queensland to play in the Sheffield Shield clash against New South Wales at the Gabba, a match that will also feature Steve Smith for the Blues.

Wicketkeeper-batter Josh Philippe will also be part of the T20 squad for all five matches, whereas Josh Inglis is expected to rejoin the ODI squad for Saturday’s game in Sydney, having recovered from a calf strain.

Australia T20I squad: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Sean Abbott (games 1-3), Xavier Bartlett, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis (games 4-5), Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood (games 1-2), Mahli Beardman (games 3-5), Travis Head, Josh Philippe, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Matt Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa.

Australia ODI squad for the third ODI India: Mitchell Marsh (capt), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey (wk), Cooper Connolly, Jack Edwards, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe (wk), Matt Renshaw, Matthew Short, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa

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