Cricket World Cup 2015 happened eight years ago in Australia and New Zealand. The two co-hosts of the mega event made it to the final match as well, where the Aussies trounced the Blackcaps at the MCG to become the world champions again. Michael Clarke was the captain of the team in 2015, but he has retired now.
That Australian squad’s vice-captain George Bailey has also announced his retirement and joined CA as a selector. Even the captain who led Australia in 2019 World Cup, Aaron Finch has now retired, but there are seven such Australian players from the 2015 Cricket World Cup team who might play in the 50-over World Cup later this year in India.
1. Pat Cummins played in Cricket World Cup 2015
Current Australian captain Pat Cummins was only 21 years old when he played for the Aussies in the 2015 edition of the mega event. Cummins has become the new skipper of Australia now.
2. Josh Hazlewood played in Cricket World Cup 2015
Another right-arm pacer to feature on the list is Josh Hazlewood. He played in CWC 2015 and is likely to lead the fast-bowling attack of Australia in the upcoming World Cup.
3. Mitchell Marsh played in Cricket World Cup 2015
All-rounder Mitchell Marsh has provided a lot of balance to the Australian squad. His right-arm medium pace and explosive batting have helped Australia win many matches.
4. Glenn Maxwell
Another all-rounder to feature on the list is Glenn Maxwell. Like Marsh, Maxwell is a hard-hitter of the ball, but he bowls right-arm off-spin.
5. Steve Smith
Steve Smith is the vice-captain of Australia in ODIs right now. He played a pivotal role in Australia’s World Cup win on home soil eight years ago.
6. Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc was one of the main reasons behind Australia’s World Cup win in 2015. His fiery spells could make life difficult for the batters in the 2023 WC as well.
7. David Warner
Opening batter David Warner has struggled for consistency, but he is a big-match player. Australia will back him and pick him for the 2023 WC.