However, the three haven’t featured in an ODI together since November 2024, during the home series against Pakistan.
Cummins for instance, has only featured in two of Australia’s last 22 appearances in the format.
It’s here that McDonald believes the team’s management of the pacers is crucial ahead of next year’s tournament.
And that's going to be the biggest challenge.
"We are getting older, so that's going to create some different management challenges.
However, the three haven’t featured in an ODI together since November 2024, during the home series against Pakistan.
Cummins for instance, has only featured in two of Australia’s last 22 appearances in the format.
It’s here that McDonald believes the team’s management of the pacers is crucial ahead of next year’s tournament.
"We have done this before also in 2023. The biggest difference is we're four years older.
"I think we're well placed if we're fit and healthy. And that's going to be the biggest challenge. How do we get the players through that demand? How do we manage them, in particular our fast bowlers?
"We are getting older, so that's going to create some different management challenges. They've been incredibly robust, a lot of those players, and a few have had a few recent (injury) pickups, so it's something that we need to invest a lot of time into."
