India, Feb. 3 -- Australia have received a huge setback ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup and are now set to miss star pacer Josh Hazlewood in the initial phase of the tournament, according to reports. Hazlewood is continuing his recovery and rehabilitation from an Achilles injury in Sydney. Due to Hazlewood's situation, Sean Abbott has been included as a travelling reserve.

Meanwhile, Glenn Maxwell, Nathan Ellis and Tim David, who missed the Pakistan T20I series, joined the team on Sunday. Hazlewood was on the sidelines ahead of the Ashes series due to a hamstring injury. But then, later, an Achilles injury saw him miss the entire series.

Selector Tony Dodemaide told ESPNCricinfo, "We felt with Josh it was more practical and beneficial f...