Josh Hazlewood — Australian pace bowler absent due to injury during the 2026 T20 World Cup group stage.
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The Namibian
Josh Hazlewood struck in the second over of South Africa's reply
“Renshaw, 30, went on to make a career-best 190, steering Australia to 390 all out at Kingsmead before Josh Hazlewood struck in the second over of South Africa's reply.”
Renshaw ends long wait to put Australia on top in first SA TestThe Namibian
Josh Hazlewood will miss the early stages as he recovers from hamstring and Achilles injuries
“Pace bowler Josh Hazlewood will miss the early stages as he recovers from hamstring and Achilles injuries.”
India favourites as T20 World Cup to begin after chaotic build upThe Namibian
Josh Hazlewood refused to rule out manipulating the run-rate system to help Scotland over England
“Australia quick Josh Hazlewood caused a stir when he refused to rule out manipulating the run-rate system if it helped the Scots make the Super Eights rather than England.”
Rain delays England's must-win T20 World Cup game against NamibiaThe Namibian
Josh Hazlewood struck, dismissing Niko Davin for two
“Michael van Lingen and Niko Davin put on 14 for the first wicket before Josh Hazlewood struck, dismissing Davin for two.”
Namibia blown away by AustraliaMatt Renshaw made a career-best 190, his first Test century in nearly a decade, as Australia reached 390 all out in the first Test against South Africa. South Africa reached 27 for one in reply at the close.
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Matt Renshaw made a career-best 190, his first Test century in nearly a decade, as Australia reached 390 all out in the first Test against South Africa. South Africa reached 27 for one in reply at the close.
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Matthew Breetzke scored 112 and Keshav Maharaj took four wickets as South Africa defeated Australia by 67 runs in the first one-day international at Kingsmead. Australia was restricted to 230 in pursuit of South Africa's 297 for eight.
24 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Australia, the 2021 T20 World Cup champions, suffered an unprecedented group-stage elimination at the tournament in India and Sri Lanka, prompting criticism from former players and media over selection decisions and underperformance by key players. Coach Andrew McDonald acknowledged the squad fell short despite believing the players were capable of progressing, with a forensic review planned ahead of the 2028 co-hosted tournament.
23 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Australia ended their T20 World Cup campaign with a nine-wicket victory over Oman, scoring 108-1 in response to Oman's 104 all out, but the win offered little consolation after they failed to progress past the group stage for only the second time in the tournament's history following defeats to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka.
21 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Zimbabwe advanced to the Super Eights stage of the T20 World Cup after their match against Ireland in Kandy was abandoned without a ball bowled due to persistent drizzle, eliminating both Australia (the 2021 champions) and Ireland from the tournament. Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka qualified from Group B and will face the West Indies, India, and South Africa in the next phase.
18 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Zimbabwe pulled off the biggest shock of the T20 World Cup so far, beating a depleted Australia by 23 runs in a Group B match in Colombo. The 11th-ranked Zimbabweans posted 169-2 with Brian Bennett's 64 not out, then restricted Australia to 146 all out, with opening bowler Blessing Muzarabani taking 4-17.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Australia won their opening T20 World Cup match against Ireland by 67 runs in Colombo, with Australia scoring 182-6 and Ireland dismissed for 115. The win came despite captain Mitchell Marsh being ruled out after a groin injury sustained in training, and with pace bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood also absent due to injury.
12 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Cricket's T20 World Cup starts Saturday with India as tournament favourites, but political tensions have overshadowed the build-up: Bangladesh was kicked out over security concerns, and Pakistan has refused to face India in a group match on government orders, citing diplomatic strains.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →