US EditionAustralia's Hazlewood Unlikely to Be Fit for Half of World Cup, Cummins Says
Josh Hazlewood continues rehabilitation for an Achilles injury in Sydney, missing Australia's early T20 World Cup matches while replacements join the squad in Colombo.
- Tony Dodemaide, Australia selector, confirmed on Feb 02, 2026, that Josh Hazlewood, Australia fast bowler, will remain in Sydney and miss the early part of the T20 World Cup.
- Because Hazlewood suffered an Achilles issue, Cricket Australia medical staff judged it better for him to remain at home to continue rehabilitation after missing last year's Ashes series due to a hamstring injury.
- Selectors said Sean Abbott has been added as a traveling reserve, and Glenn Maxwell, Nathan Ellis, and Tim David will join in Colombo on Tuesday.
- Hazlewood's absence adds to squad concerns after Pat Cummins, Australia pacer, was ruled out last week, prompting Ben Dwarshuis's addition to the final 15-man squad.
- The T20 World Cup starts February 7, Australia opens against Ireland on February 11, and preliminary engagements run until February 20; Hazlewood told ESPNcricinfo last month he felt confident but will miss early matches.
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