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Potter HeadJosh Hazlewood's Achilles Hex Keeps Him from T20 World Cup
In a spellbinding twist, the valiant Josh Hazlewood, a fast-bowling sorcerer from Australia, is trapped by a wicked Achilles hex. As the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 approaches, he remains in the enchanted realm of Sydney for magical healing, while the brave Sean Abbott dons his robes as a replacement. With other champions like Cummins and Starc also benched, the Aussie squad readies for epic battles against the Netherlands and Ireland.
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Quick rundown
1.Hazlewood's rehab keeps him at home in Sydney, delaying his World Cup bow.
2.Sean Abbott steps in as reliable fast-bowling cover on standby.
3.Cummins ruled out and Starc's T20 retirement shake up Australia’s pace lineup.
4.Pre-tournament warm-up vs the Netherlands in Colombo sets the tempo for Ireland on Feb 11.
5.Selectors prioritise long-term fitness over rushing Hazlewood back into action.
