T20 World Cup: Australia Calls Up Steve Smith Amidst Captaincy Uncertainty

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News18•16-02-2026, 14:25
T20 World Cup: Australia Calls Up Steve Smith Amidst Captaincy Uncertainty
- •Australia makes a significant change to its T20 World Cup squad ahead of a crucial match against Sri Lanka.
- •Steve Smith has been included in the team as a replacement for fast bowler Josh Hazlewood.
- •Smith was initially a backup for captain Mitchell Marsh, who sustained an injury during practice.
- •Marsh missed the first two matches, and there's uncertainty about his and Marcus Stoinis's fitness.
- •If Marsh is not fully fit, Smith's inclusion and potential captaincy are on the cards, despite low chances for today's playing XI.
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