February 2, 2026 2:47 PM
Hazlewood likely to miss early stage of T20 WC, Australia add Abbott as travelling reserve
Australia’s preparations for the T20 World Cup have been hit by further uncertainty, with fast bowler Josh Hazlewood set to miss the early part of the tournament as he continues rehabilitation from an Achilles issue in Sydney. In response, Sean Abbott has been included in the squad as a travelling reserve. Hazlewood, who was initially sidelined from the England series due to a hamstring strain, later developed an Achilles problem during his recovery. Following consultations between selectors ...