Josh Hazlewood Set To Miss T20I Series Against Scotland

The Fast bowler will miss the series after suffering a minor injury in his calf muscle.

_{Deepansh Bajaj} _{Aug. 24, 2024}

Injury Blow For Australia

Australia have suffered a major blow ahead of their series against Scotland, as their premium fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against Scotland due to a calf injury.

The veteran pacer is expected to get ready for the all-important white ball series against arch-rivals England which is set to begin from September 11th.

Sad news :

- Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of Scottland Tour.

- Riley Meredith has been called replacement.

- Hazlewood will be available for the England series to own the poms again. pic.twitter.com/FCXYIFOAqm
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Cricket Australia has also announced his replacement with Rilee Meredith making a comeback into the team after being away from the side for 3 years.

Meredith last played a T20I for Australia in 2021 against the West Indies.

Meredith recently featured for Somerset during the English season taking 14 wickets at an average of 22.78. in the T20 Blast and he took 6 wickets in the One Day Cup.

Meredith has 8 wickets in 5 T20I Internationals that he has played for Australia against West Indies and New Zealand.

Australia's Squad For T20I series against Scotland

Squad: Mitchell Marsh, Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Riley Meredith, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa

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