Steve Smith replaces Josh Hazlewood in Australia squad

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T20 World Cup 2026: Australia Add Steve Smith To Squad As Josh Hazlewood Replacement
Australia called up veteran batter Steve Smith as a replacement for injured pacer Josh Hazlewood, just hours before their must-win ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match against Sri Lanka.

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Australia draft Steve Smith as Josh Hazlewood’s replacement ahead of their T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Sri Lanka
Steve Smith activated for Australia's T20 World Cup squad to replace injured Josh Hazlewood
Mark Waugh, Ian Healy slam Australia’s World Cup selections after loss to Sri Lanka
He is no guarantee to take the field for the must-win clash with Sri Lanka but Steve Smith is a welcome addition to the Australian squad with its T20 World Cup hopes in a precarious state.

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‘We were duped': Greats rip Aussie WC shambles as ‘insulting’ Smith call fuels outrage
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Smith officially added to Australia T20 World Cup squad as Hazlewood's replacement
T20 World Cup: Steve Smith added to Australia squad ahead of must-win Sri Lanka clash
With Marsh — who has missed Australia’s first two matches — still doubtful for Monday’s encounter in Kandy due to bleeding from a testicle, Smith is poised to open the innings.

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Selectors make big call on Smith for T20 World Cup
T20 World Cup: It's win or bust for Australia against Sri Lanka

Australia Add Steve Smith As Replacement For Josh Hazlewood In T20 World Cup Squad

Senior Australia batter Steve Smith was on Monday approved as replacement for the injured pacer Josh Hazlewood, hours before his side's must-win T20 World Cup match against Sri Lanka here. Smith thus becomes the 15th member of the injury-hit Australia squad.
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Hazlewood still has key role to play, says Starc

Mitchell Starc has backed Josh Hazlewood to bounce back from his frustrating run of injuries, adamant the relentless quick has a crucial role to play for Australia through a busy two years ahead. Hazlewood is one of several big names sitting out Australia's T20 World Cup campaign due to injury,

Mitch Starc anoints Nathan Ellis as Australia’s white-ball king, backs Josh Hazlewood resurgence

Mitchell Starc has anointed Nathan Ellis as Australia’s new white-ball spearhead, but hopes left-arm pace can still play a part in this Twenty20 World Cup.

Nissanka's century leads Sri Lanka to victory and puts Australia on brink - as it happened

Australia face Sri Lanka in the ICC T20 World Cup in Pallekele - follow live scores, radio commentary and video highlights.