The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Event Technical Committee has approved Steve Smith as a replacement for injured fast bowler Josh Hazlewood in Australia’s squad after the pacer was ruled out due to a calf injury.
"Yes, it is obviously a crucial partnership (between Shardul and Washington), but then we had them. I think, 6/200 around that mark, so we thought we (were) on top there but to be fair the guys batted really well", said Hazlewood
