Steve Smith Replaces Injured Josh Hazlewood in Australia's T20 World Cup Squad

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Moneycontrol•16-02-2026, 13:10
Steve Smith Replaces Injured Josh Hazlewood in Australia's T20 World Cup Squad
- •Batter Steve Smith has been added to Australia's T20 World Cup squad, replacing injured paceman Josh Hazlewood.
- •Smith was initially in Sri Lanka as cover for opener Mitchell Marsh, who sustained a testicular injury.
- •His inclusion was prompted by fitness concerns for Marsh and all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, according to selector Tony Dodemaide.
- •Regulations require squad changes to be submitted at least one day prior to a match, making Smith available for selection.
- •Hazlewood was ruled out due to Achilles and hamstring injuries, with selectors initially delaying naming a replacement.
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