Archive · 2 Feb 2026
Cummins, Hazlewood Miss T20 World Cup
Pat Cummins, a famous Australian cricket player, can't play in the T20 World Cup because of a back injury.
He has been struggling with this injury for six months.
The team chose Ben Dwarshuis to replace him.
Josh Hazlewood, another player, will also miss the early matches because he is recovering from an Achilles injury.
He will stay in Sydney for now.
Australia's first match is on February 11 against Ireland in Colombo.
The team is currently in Pakistan for warm-up matches.
The tournament will be held in Sri Lanka and India, and Australia will travel to India for some of their matches if they qualify for the Super Eights.
Sean Abbott has joined the squad as a travelling reserve fast bowler.
Pat Cummins ruled out of T20 World Cup due to a back injury.
Josh Hazlewood to miss early matches, continues rehabilitation in Sydney.
Ben Dwarshuis selected as Cummins' replacement.
Australia's first match is against Ireland in Colombo on February 11.
Sean Abbott joins squad as travelling reserve fast bowler.
- Who
- Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Australian cricket team
- What
- Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood ruled out of T20 World Cup due to injuries
- When
- Final squad announced on January 31, 2024; Tournament from February 7 to March 8, 2024
- Where
- Tournament in Sri Lanka and India
- Why
- Cummins needs more time to recover from a back injury; Hazlewood continues rehabilitation for Achilles injury
Team Management
Injured Players
Hazlewood's Participation
Team Management
Team management decided Hazlewood should continue rehabilitation in Sydney for the early phase of the tournament.
Injured Players
Hazlewood will miss the early matches but may join later depending on his recovery.
- Player
- Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood
- Injury
- Back (Cummins), Achilles (Hazlewood)
- Replacement
- Ben Dwarshuis
- Tournament
- T20 World Cup
- Host Countries
- Sri Lanka and India
- Australia's First Match
- Feb. 11 against Ireland in Colombo
- Squad Change Deadline
- Jan. 31
- Travelling Reserve
- Sean Abbott
Sources
Pat Cummins Left Out of Australia’s T20 World Cup Squad
Hazlewood wont join Australia squad in early part of T20 WC: selector Dodemaide
Hazlewood to miss Australia's early T20 World Cup games
Hazlewood likely to miss early stage of T20 WC, Australia add Abbott as travelling reserve
