No Khawaja in Shane Warne’s World Cup squad

Australian opening batsman Usman Khawaja has been enjoying one of the best limited overs form, after he guided his side to series wins against India and Pakistan.

However, the opening batsman impressive form was not enough to impress former Aussie legend Shane Warne, who skipper Khawaja out of his Australia’s 15-man squad for World Cup 2019.

My squad of 15

Warner

Short

Finch

Smith

Maxwell

Stoinis

Carey

Cummins

Starc

Richardson J (if fit)

Zampa

Plus

Marsh S

N Lyon

A Turner

Coulter-Nile

Thoughts followers ? Agree ?

— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) 8 April 2019

Warne instead picked D’Arcy Short, who has played just four ODIs, and hasn’t played one since November 2018. Short was picked to open alongside David Warner. Whereas, Aaron Finch, the ODI captain, was shifted down to No.3, with Steve Smith at two-drop.

Peter Handscomb, another in-form player, was also left out, as was Josh Hazlewood. Shaun Marsh made the squad, but found no spot in the XI.

Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis and Alex Carey made up Warne’s middle order, with Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Jhye Richardson and Adam Zampa completing the XI.

The Australian cricket board is expected to announce its World Cup squad by 23 April.