Australia faces T20 World Cup challenge with Cummins Hazlewood injured, Steve Smith snubbed, and fresh off 3-0 Pakistan whitewash in tough Group B.
Hazlewood stays Sydney for Achilles rehab, misses Aus T20 WC openers; Abbott reserve joins Colombo.
Josh Hazlewood has regained full fitness and joined Sydney Sixers for the remainder of BBL 2025-26 as a supplementary player ahead of T20 World Cup 2026 in India after injury layoff.
Josh Hazlewood ruled out for rest of Ashes with hamstring and Achilles injuries. Pat Cummins set to return as captain for third Test in Adelaide.
Josh Hazlewood revealed his formula for playing all three cricket formats: strategic game selection, short refreshment breaks, and meticulous planning. The 34-year-old Australian pacer says it's possible with Cricket Australia's flexible policy.
Ravi Shastri warned Australia about Abhishek Sharma's explosive potential, calling him a "gun T20 player" who can create chaos if allowed to stay at the crease too long.
