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    Here’s an article on Jake Fraser‑McGurk’s omission from Australia’s latest white-ball squads, including T20Is against South Africa:

    Jake Fraser‑McGurk Snubbed as Australia Names White‑Ball Squads vs South Africa

    Melbourne / July 30, 2025 – In a major blow to Australia’s swashbuckling opener Jake Fraser‑McGurk (JFM), the 23-year-old has been left out of both the T20I and ODI squads announced today for the incoming series against South Africa Wikipedia+15India Today+15News.com.au+15.

    Squad Highlights:

    ❌ Fraser‑McGurk’s Omission:

    Despite being seen as a rising T20 star—thanks to his IPL exploits and debut World Cup buzz—Fraser‑McGurk has endured a tough run in international cricket. Across eight T20Is, he has managed just 115 runs at an average of 14.37 and an unimpressive strike rate, while in ODIs he scored only 98 at an average of 14 across seven matches India Today+1Reuters+1.

    Australia’s selectors, led by George Bailey, cited the need for squad flexibility and depth shown in the West Indies as key in shaping this squad. While Fraser‑McGurk had been part of that tour, his spot has been passed to players deemed better balanced for both formats SportsTak+1Daijiworld+1. Bartlett, Connolly, Hardie, and Abbott were also dropped or rotated out—though Bartlett returns in the ODI setup Wikipedia+7SportsTak+7Cricket.com+7.

    Australia T20I Squad vs South Africa:

    Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa Cricket.comSportsTak

    Australia ODI Squad vs South Africa:

    Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Lance Morris, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa Cricket.comSportsTak

    What Went Wrong for Fraser‑McGurk?

    While Fraser‑McGurk’s IPL heroics had sparked anticipation, his conversion to T20I hasn’t produced the runs selectors hoped for. His limited opportunities in recent MLC and IPL stints also didn’t translate to sustained form SportsTakCricket Times. Moreover, Australia’s upper-order is considered fairly settled, and the selectors are evidently prioritizing players who offer greater consistency and versatility at this stage of the T20 World Cup build-up Cricket TimesSportsTak.

    According to Cricket Australia’s chief selector George Bailey:

    “As we build towards the T20 World Cup the flexibility and depth shown in the West Indies … the flexibility within the batting order and bowlers’ ability at different stages … were particularly pleasing.” Reuters+6SportsTak+6India Today+6

    ✅ What’s Next for JFM?

    Though snubbed, Fraser‑McGurk remains firmly in the selectors’ radar. Sources indicate he’s part of the broader mix and could return through strong performances in domestic and franchise cricket, especially leading into the New Zealand and Indian white-ball tours later in 2025 SportsTakCricket.com.

    ✅ Bottom Line:

    • Fraser‑McGurk has been left out of both T20I and ODI squads for the South Africa tour.

    • Selectors prioritized consistency and balance, rewarding players like Mitch Owen.

    • Although omitted now, Fraser‑McGurk remains in contention with more performances on the radar.