Abbott along with Xavier Bartlett and Nathan Ellis will shoulder the fast bowling responsibilities, with support from all-rounders Cameron Green, Marcus Stoinis,and Aaron Hardie.

Australia’s tour of the UK kicks off with a three-match T20I series against Scotland, which the side will play from September 4-7. The side will then play a three-match T20I series in England followed by a five-game ODI series.

Australia T20I squad for the UK tour:

Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa

Australia’s schedule for the UK tour:

September 4: First T20I v Scotland, The Grange, Edinburgh
September 6: Second T20I v Scotland, The Grange, Edinburgh
September 7: Third T20I v Scotland, The Grange, Edinburgh

September 11: First T20I v England, Rose Bowl, Southampton
September 13: Second T20I v England, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
September 15: Third T20I v England, Old Trafford Manchester

September 19: First ODI v England, Trent Bridge, Nottingham
September 21: Second ODI v England, Headingley, Leeds
September 24: Third ODI v England, Riverside, Chester-le-Street
September 27: Fourth ODI v England, Lord’s, London
September 29: Fifth ODI v England, County Ground, Bristol