The latest Josh Hazlewood injury update will concern Australia.
Amidst growing concerns, Australia have received Josh Hazlewood injury update ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. The ace pacer has been ruled out of T20 World Cup 2026.
Among several injured players, he suffered an Achilles injury that kept him out of the Ashes 2025. Initially, Australia were hopeful of getting Hazlewood’s services at some stage of the T20 World Cup 2026, and he continued his rehabilitation in Sydney.
However, he has not regained full fitness in time. Australia haven’t named a replacement yet, and a call will be taken later based on the team’s needs.
To cover for Josh Hazlewood’s absence, Australia had named Sean Abbott as their travelling reserve for the T20 World Cup 2026. This development comes because the 2021 champions want replacements ready should the need arise.
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Meanwhile, Nathan Ellis has travelled to Sri Lanka and linked up with Australia’s squad. He has regained his fitness after sustaining a hamstring injury in the recently concluded BBL 2025/26.
Australia will bank on spinners to do the heavy lifting now that Hazlewood is no longer available, especially in the initial phase. Those matches will be played in Sri Lanka, where spinners will play a greater role, and Australia can employ other pacers in the squad.
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