With the T20 World Cup 2026 all set to kick off on February 7, Cricket Australia got here ahead and added Sean Abbott to their squad as a travelling reserve, as Josh Hazlewood is anticipated to overlook the early part of the match.
With the T20 World Cup 2026 all set to kick off on February 7, forward of the beginning of the competitors, Cricket Australia has been dealt a significant blow as star pacer Josh Hazlewood is anticipated to overlook the early phases of the upcoming World Cup. Hazlewood will stay in Sydney as he continues his rehab to get well from an Achilles harm.
Sean Abbott has been added to the T20 World Cup squad as a travelling reserve. Additionally it is value noting that the likes of Glenn Maxwell, Nathan Ellis, and Tim David will be part of the squad in Colombo after they missed the T20I tour of Pakistan.
As for Hazlewood, he was dominated out for the beginning of the Ashes with the harm with a hamstring downside after which picked up an harm within the Achilles throughout his rehab. Cricket Australia’s medical employees thought it higher that the star pacer stay at house to proceed his rehab earlier than becoming a member of the squad for the World Cup.
Tony Dodemaide gave his tackle Hazlewood’s scenario
Moreover, Cricket Australia selector Tony Dodemaide got here ahead and talked concerning the scenario with Josh Hazlewood. He opined that it was extra sensible for Hazlewood to remain at house to proceed his restoration.
“We felt with Josh it was extra sensible and helpful for him to proceed his rehabilitation at house in a well-known surroundings earlier than travelling to Sri Lanka. With Nathan additionally finishing his return to play we determined to deliver Sean with us as quick bowling cowl ought to something come up at quick discover,” Dodemaide was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo.
Australia squad for T20 World Cup 2026: Mitchell Marsh (capt), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Cameron Inexperienced, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Sean Abbott (travelling reserve)
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