Chris Green to lead Australia in Hong Kong Sixes [Source: CREX/X]In the latest development, Australia has announced its squad for the upcoming Hong Kong Sixes tournament. All-rounder Chris Green has been given the captaincy armband, and a strong team has been picked for the marquee event.Apart from Green, Max Bryant, Nick Hobson, Kane Richardson, Jack Wood, Alex Ross, and Matt Kelly have been drafted into the squad for the Hong Kong Sixes 2026.Australia squad for For Hong Kong SixesAustralia: Chris Green, Max Bryant, Nick Hobson, Kane Richardson, Jack Wood, Alex Ross, Matt KellyMost of the Australian stars picked have done well in the BBL and have regularly featured for their domestic and BBL T20 sides.Chris Green, the veteran player, will be in charge of the side, and the all-rounder has showcased his talent in 303 T20 matches, wherein he has scalped 269 wickets and has accumulated 2370 runs.Max Bryant, who plays for the Brisbane Heat, is known for his big-hitting, and the right-handed batter boasts a strike rate of 141.56 in the T20s.The side also included two experienced bowlers, Kelly and Richardson. Richardson has performed exceedingly well in the BBL and other franchise leagues, whereas Kelly has 60 wickets in 42 T20s.ALSO READAustralian Batters Who Got Out In The 190s In Test CricketVeteran Alex Ross will take care of the Australian batting as an experienced team has been picked for the Hong Kong Sixes.A look back at Australia’s history in the Hong Kong SixesAustralia has not had a successful journey in the Hong Kong Sixes tournament. The side has reached the finale thrice, but has only tasted success once (2010).It was in the 2010 edition when the Kangaroos won their maiden Hong Kong Sixes tournament. They have been runners-up twice (1994, 2008), and over the years, the team has always sent a strong team to compete.In the 2025 edition, Australia topped their group with a win, and they defeated Bangladesh in Quarter-final 1. However, Pakistan defeated them in the semis to end their journey.Australia's schedule in Hong Kong Sixes 2026Australia will start its Hong Sixes 2026 journey with a clash against Hong Kong, China, on October 30.On the same day, the Kangaroos will play their second fixture against arch-rivals, England. The group stage matches will be followed by the Plate semifinals and the Cup semifinals.ALSO READWhen Was The Last Time Steve Smith Suffered A Concussion In A Test Match?
