Aaron Hardy
The Australian team has to play a three-match T20 series against New Zealand. This series is very important for both the teams before the T20 World Cup 2024. But now even before the start of the series, the Australian team has suffered a big blow. Aaron Hardy of Australian team is out due to injury. Spencer Johnson has got a chance in his place.
Aaron Hardy is out
Aaron Hardie was not selected in the Australian team at first. But he was called into the team after Marcus Stoinis was out due to a back injury. Hardy was playing a Sheffield Shield match in Hobart and did not travel with the team on Saturday. After this, while bowling on the second day, he felt stiffness in his calf and was sent for a scan. According to ESPNcricinfo, it is believed that his injury is not serious. But as a precaution, he has been withdrawn from the series against New Zealand. Spencer Johnson has been included in his place in the Australian team.
This player got the place
Cricket Australia has confirmed that Spencer Johnson will be included as a replacement for Aaron Hardy. Australia’s vice-captain and wicketkeeper Matthew Wade will also not play in the opening match of the series against New Zealand. He is going to be a father. He is expected to play in the second and third T20 matches.
Played so many T20 matches for Australian team
Spencer Johnson, called as a replacement for Aaron Hardy, has so far played four T20I matches for the Australian team, in which he has taken 5 wickets. Apart from this, he has also played one ODI match. Spencer has taken 20 wickets in 4 first class matches. He has 6 wickets in his name in 7 List-A matches.
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