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

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