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
Mitchell Marsh After Australia Lose To Sri Lanka In T20 World Cup: 'In The Lap Of The Gods Now'
Mitchell Marsh believed 181 was a competitive total, though Sri Lanka were home with two overs to spare at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Monday to book their spot in the Super 8.

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Mitchell Marsh makes first appearance of T20 World Cup as Sri Lanka opt to field against Australia
Steve Smith replaces injured Josh Hazlewood in Australia’s T20 World Cup squad
Smith replaces injured Hazlewood in Australia's T20 World Cup squad
However, his return to the shortest format has come on the back of a stellar BBL 2025-26 campaign, where he smashed 299 runs, averaging 59.80, and scoring at a strike-rate of 167.97.

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T20 World Cup 2026: Smith officially added to Australia squad as Hazlewood's replacement
Steve Smith added to Australia's T20 World Cup squad; Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis declared fit

Australia's Hazlewood ruled out of T20 World Cup

Seamer Josh Hazlewood had been named in the 15-man squad but Cricket Australia say it's "too much of a risk" to try get him fit for the latter stages of the competition.
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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.