After a hard-fought series against India, Australian cricket takes its annual two-month hiatus for the IPL. International cricket will return in June, with the Champions Trophy taking place in England.
Australia will be one of the favourites to take out the trophy, but in order to do so will need to put together the right squad. This is the side they should take to england for the one-day tournament.
David Warner
Warner comes into the tournament following a disappointing Test series in India and will be looking to replicate his outstanding ODI form that he displayed over the summer.
Tim Paine
Paine has been in good form at domestic level in short-form cricket over the past few seasons, averaging over 40 in each of the past four domestic one-day competitions. He is also a far more reliable gloveman than incumbent Matthew Wade.
Steve Smith
An easy pick, Smith was in excellent ODI form this summer, scoring two centuries and two fifties.
Peter Handscomb
While Handscomb has been an important part of the Test squad since making his debut in November, he has also performed at ODI level when given the chance. He has experience playing County cricket and provides the squad with a reserve wicketkeeper.
Travis Head
2016-17 was a standout summer for Head, who made his maiden ODI hundred, along with four of fifties in the green and gold.
Glenn Maxwell
After making his maiden Test century, Maxwell will be hoping to continue his good run of form in England.
Marcus Stoinis
After an outstanding performance in New Zealand, Marcus Stoinis will be hoping for a long run in the ODI team.
Mitchell Starc
Starc is one of the best fast bowlers in the world, hopefully he can recover from his injury, a stress fracture in his foot, in time for the tournament.
Pat Cummins
Cummins has been extremely useful since returning from his injury, looking dangerous throughout his two Tests in India.
Adam Zampa
Since making his debut last year, Adam Zampa has become one of the best short-form bowlers in the world.
Josh Hazlewood
Has been a consistent member of the ODI team over the past few years.
The reserves
James Faulkner
Faulkner is very good death bowler, who comes in handy with the bat as well.
Cameron Valente
Had an outstanding Matador Cup as the joint leading wicket-taker with 15 wickets, all the while averaging 32 with the bat.
Moises Henriques
Had an excellent Matador Cup, making 414 runs at an average of 69.
Cameron White
White was the leading run-scorer in the Matador Cup with 457 runs at 76.
BurgyGreen
Guest
I like the inclusion of Paine. Wade has a pretty poor ODI record after plenty of games. However, Peter Handscomb is not a good option at 4. The candidates for me are Bailey, White, Khawaja, Shaun Marsh and possibly Finch.
Adrian
Guest
I can't believe someone has him on the reserve. I guess it's because the selectors have put about 3 million other openers ahead of him in their strange selections and don't care that there's a genuine all-rounder who is performing at all levels that they are ignoring.
Adrian
Guest
Take out Tim Paine for sure. Add James Faulkner for sure. I don't mind the rest but those two are no-brainers.
jonty smith
Roar Guru
Agree with Tim Paine. Has flown under the radar with consistent performances in the last few seasons. Deserved to play more international cricket than he did
Adam
Guest
Finch plays pretty well in England he will be there and open with Warner khawaja is no good stick to tests
Ashan D
Roar Pro
Hope Faulkner cements his place instead of Mitch the 'Flog' Marsh
matth
Guest
Bailey worries me. His last couple of years have been underwhelming, Maybe Cameron White? I agree that Handscomb has not got the record to be considered for ODI's. The other possibility is to move Head and Maxi up one and bring in Stoinis. I think you would want a reserve spinner as well, but not sure who. Agar or Turner? And a bit left field, but if we want a reserve keeper (or second option) how about Jimmy Pierson from QLD. He appears to be a pretty good short form batsman.
Ron
Guest
Agree with you that Khawaja should be there as he handles pace bowling and swing bowling really well
Nudge
Guest
Pretty sure Handscomb's record in list A cricket isn't that crash hot. We really do lack a rock in the middle order. Clarke played that role so well for 10 years. I'd probably go back to Bailey. Head is a little bit too flighty for that role at the moment. Dare I say it Mitch Marsh will be missed. Khawaja should play in front of Finch. Finch has shown the swinging ball worries him. Khawaja Warner Smith Bailey Head Maxwell Wade Starc Cummins Zampa Hazlewood Res Handscomb Faulkner Lynn behrendorf