Australia on Thursday (August 19) named a star-studded squad for their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 campaign.

Aaron Finch will lead the team while Steve Smith, David Warner, Glenn Maxwell and Pat Cummins are among a host of big names to return to the squad.

All the aforementioned stars missed the recent tours of West Indies and Bangladesh, where Australia suffered a 4-1 defeat in T20I series.

Uncapped wicketkeeper Josh Inglis is the surprise addition in the 15-man squad for the showpiece tournament, slated to be held in UAE and Oman from October 17 to November 14.

Fast bowlers Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye and Jason Behrendorff along with batting options Alex Carey, Moises Henriques, Josh Philippe and Ashton Turner are the most notable omissions.

While Australia have lifted the 50-over World Cup five times, they are yet to clinch the T20 World Cup trophy.

"We have some of the best players in the world in their respective roles combined with the collective experience to succeed against the very best T20 sides in the world," chairman of selectors George Bailey said in a statement.

"Josh has been on our radar for some time with his performances in white ball cricket and more recently in the Vitality Blast where he topped the run charts. He offers the squad flexibility in the batting order with his adaptability, counterattacking ability and power striking. He is a player we are excited about for the future."

Australia’s T20 World Cup Squad:

Aaron Finch (C), Pat Cummins (VC), Ashton Agar, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Kane Richardson, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa