Australian power-hitter Tim David has been named in Tasmania’s squad for a domestic one-day match, marking a significant step in his bid to earn a place in Australia’s squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Tasmania coach Jeff Vaughan confirmed that the 30-year-old batter is keen to make himself available for ODI cricket and develop his skills in the 50-over format ahead of the tournament. “Pretty exciting, isn't it,” Vaughan said on Friday. He added that David’s participation had been discussed for several years, but scheduling conflicts had previously prevented the arrangement. David is expected to feature against Victoria, with Tasmania hopeful that he can also play in upcoming domestic matches if his franchise commitments allow. David Returns to 50-Over Cricket David has limited experience in List A cricket, having last played the format during Australia’s ODI series against South Africa in the lead-up to the 2023 World Cup. He appeared in four matches as a replacement for the injured Glenn Maxwell. Before that, he represented Tasmania in one List A match in November 2021. His other experience includes playing for Singapore in five one-day matches in 2019 and an impressive stint with Surrey in England’s One-Day Cup, where he scored two centuries and an unbeaten 52 across eight innings. Despite establishing himself as a dangerous T20 batter around the world, David has not regularly featured in Australia’s domestic 50-over competitions because of his commitments to franchise cricket. Vaughan said David was enthusiastic about representing Tasmania again and wanted to improve his game in the longer limited-overs format. “He wants to make himself available for that. He wants to keep playing in this format, learn it, be good at it, and then make it possible for the Australians to select him in that format as well,” Vaughan said. Australia Seek More Firepower in ODIs David’s potential return to ODI cricket could provide a timely boost for Australia, who have struggled to find consistent finishing power in the middle and lower order following Maxwell’s retirement. Australia’s recent ODI performances, including their series defeat against South Africa, have highlighted the need for a reliable power-hitter capable of accelerating the scoring during the final overs. David’s ability to clear the boundary and score quickly makes him a potential option for that role. However, his performances in domestic 50-over cricket will be important in demonstrating that his aggressive T20 approach can translate successfully to the ODI format. Tasmania Plan to Use David as a Finisher Vaughan indicated that Tasmania would deploy David in a role similar to the one he performs in T20 cricket, with the batter likely to be positioned around No. 6. The plan is to introduce him during the latter stages of the innings, allowing him to use his power-hitting ability to maximise the scoring rate. “We'll probably name him around six, and then depending on how the innings goes, we might slide him up,” Vaughan said. The coach added that Tasmania would aim to bring David to the crease around the 30-over mark, giving him an opportunity to finish the innings without having to bat too early. David has previously scored two List A centuries at No. 4, while his only T20 international century for Australia came at No. 5. His experience across different batting positions could provide Tasmania with flexibility in managing their middle order. Vaughan also praised David’s potential contribution in the field and suggested that he could bowl a few overs if required. More Opportunities Could Follow Tasmania are also considering David for additional domestic matches, including a fixture in Brisbane and games following the Big Bash League, depending on his availability. His schedule could be affected by Australia’s international commitments, with the team due to play an ODI series against England on November 13, 15 and 18. If David impresses in his return to the 50-over format, he could strengthen his claims for an international recall. His availability for further domestic matches would also give him more opportunities to adapt to the demands of ODI cricket. With the 2027 World Cup in South Africa approaching, David’s return to List A cricket represents an important opportunity to demonstrate his value beyond the T20 format and convince Australia’s selectors that he can provide the finishing power their ODI side needs.