Hazlewood Out of T20 World Cup 2026 Due to Hamstring Injury; Replacement Pending

• Veteran Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 due to a hamstring injury.
• National selector Tony Dodemaide confirmed Hazlewood's unavailability, stating that accelerating his recovery program carries too much risk.
• A replacement player will not be named immediately, as the team feels well-covered for the initial games.
• Hazlewood joins captain Pat Cummins on the injury list, leaving the Mitchell Marsh-led squad with limited pace options.
• Xavier Bartlett and Ben Dwarshuis are currently the only fully fit frontline fast bowlers, with Sean Abbott as a travelling reserve.