Australia Grapples with Injuries Ahead of T20 World Cup Title Defense

• Australia faces significant injury concerns with key pacers Mitchell Starc (retired), Pat Cummins (back injury), and Josh Hazlewood (Achilles niggle) unavailable for the T20 World Cup.
• The team's recent 0-3 whitewash by Pakistan highlighted challenges in Asian conditions, adding pressure on squad composition.
• While the spin department, led by Adam Zampa and Glenn Maxwell, appears stronger, the batting lineup, featuring Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, and Tim David, is expected to perform well.
• Former captain Steve Smith was controversially omitted from the main squad despite strong BBL form, placed on the standbys list.
• Australia is in a 'tricky group' with Sri Lanka, Ireland, Zimbabwe, and Oman, with matches in Colombo and Pallekele, where spinners and slower pacers are expected to dominate.