Steve Smith replaces injured Josh Hazlewood in Australia’s T20 World Cup squad
Published on: Feb. 16, 2026, 3:38 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express
Steven Smith replaces injured Josh Hazlewood for Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign. Despite initial hopes of Hazlewood’s recovery, medical advice confirmed he would not be fit to contribute. Smith, who has not played a T20 International since 2024, joins the squad in Kandy ahead of the crucial match against Sri Lanka.
