Australia Suffer Major Blow Before T20 World Cup

Australia’s pace attack just took another hit ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.

Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has officially been ruled out of the tournament due to ongoing hamstring and Achilles issues. The 35-year-old hasn’t played since November and medical staff have decided the risk of rushing him back is too high.

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🩺 Why Hazlewood Is Out

Hazlewood was originally kept in the squad in hopes he could recover in time, but selectors confirmed he won’t reach match fitness without risking a serious setback. With the tournament starting, Australia chose long-term fitness over short-term gamble.

🔥 Australia’s Pace Crisis

His absence adds to Australia’s growing fast-bowling troubles:

• Mitchell Starc – retired from T20Is

• Pat Cummins – out with a back injury

• Josh Hazlewood – ruled out

This means the famous Aussie pace trio will miss a World Cup together for the first time in years.

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🎯 Who Steps Up Now?

Australia may now rely more on spin, especially in sub-continent conditions:

• Adam Zampa expected to lead spin

• Support likely from Matt Kuhnemann and Cooper Connolly

• Pace options include Nathan Ellis

📉 Form Concerns Too

Australia are coming off a 3–0 T20 series loss to Pakistan, so confidence wasn’t exactly sky-high even before this injury setback.

For Pakistan fans, this changes the tournament equation — Australia’s bowling attack looks far less intimidating than usual.

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