Why Josh Hazlewood could miss early matches of the T20 World Cup 2026

Josh Hazlewood likely to miss early T20 World Cup 2026 matches due to injury

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Hazlewood is rehabbing an Achilles injury in Australia and did not travel to Sri Lanka with the squad

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Australia named Sean Abbott as a travelling reserve to cover Hazlewood’s absence in early matches

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Team management won’t rush Hazlewood’s return, prioritising long-term fitness over early tournament availability

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Maxwell, Tim David and Nathan Ellis will join the squad later in Colombo

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Australia add Sean Abbott as Hazlewood cover, managing injuries ahead of the tournament

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