Only months after claiming a maiden T20 World Cup victory in Abu Dhabi, Australia will look to defend their crown on home soil later this year.
Beginning in October, Australia will kick off a busy summer of cricket by hosting the tournament for the first time. Due to COVID interferences in previous years, a unique schedule means the tournament will be contested in consecutive years.
Discounting injuries, Australia is likely to have the World Cup-winning XI from Abu Dhabi available again for selection.
We look at some of the best performers from this year's BBL season who are pressing their claims to be included in the squad come October 13.
4. Daniel Sams (Sydney Thunder)
Runs: 162 | Average: 27 | Wickets: 15 | Bowling average: 21.53
Sams has developed into one of the premier all-rounders in the BBL in recent years.
The Sydney Thunder product was a part of the World Cup-winning squad last year but didn't feature in any of the matches during the tournament.
Fast-forward a year and Sams could be a valuable commodity for the Australian side when they weigh up team balance going into the tournament.
So far in BBL|11 Sams has contributed well with bat and ball. His innings against the Renegades certainly garnered attention when he bludgeoned 98* off 44 balls, including eight sixes.
The left-arm seamer also sits seventh for most wickets taken with 15.
