Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign has taken a major hit with captain Pat Cummins ruled out of the tournament due to fitness concerns. The late setback has forced selectors to reshuffle the squad, making some tough calls ahead of the global event.
In another notable change, Travis Head’s opening partner Will Short has been dropped. With Matthew Renshaw earning a recall to the squad thanks to his versatility and recent form. Meanwhile, veteran batter Steve Smith has once again missed out on selection. As Australia continues to back a younger, more aggressive T20-focused lineup.
The revised squad signals Australia’s intent to prioritize flexibility and power-hitting as they prepare to defend their title ambitions in the fast-paced T20 format.
