Veteran batter Steve Smith has been officially added to Australia’s squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 as a replacement for injured pacer Josh Hazlewood. The approval was granted by the ICC Event Technical Committee ahead of Australia’s crucial Group B match against Sri Lanka national cricket team at the Pallekele Stadium
16 February,2026 03:36 PM IST | Dubai | IANS
Australia are contemplating the inclusion of Steve Smith for their crucial T20 World Cup Group B encounter against Sri Lanka after a shocking defeat to Zimbabwe left their campaign hanging in the balance. With captain Mitchell Marsh injured and the pace attack depleted, the former champions must win their remaining matches
16 February,2026 11:02 AM IST | Pallekele (Sri Lanka) | PTI
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh was ruled out of the T20 World Cup opener against Ireland due to a groin injury. Veteran batter Steve Smith has been drafted as cover, while Travis Head will lead the team in Marsh’s absence
12 February,2026 08:44 AM IST | Colombo | Agencies
Smith, who had torched an unbeaten 121 runs against Perth Scorchers and another half-century in his three-match stint last season, will be available for the Sixers' final three regular-season fixtures
09 January,2026 09:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
