Glenn Maxwell of Australia celebrates his half century in the course of the T20 cricket worldwide between Australia and South Africa at Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns, Australia. | Photo Credit: AP
Sydney Sixers and New South Wales wicketkeeper-batter Josh Philippe has been known as up as Maxwell’s alternative for the sequence being performed from Wednesday (October 1, 2025) at Mount Maunganui’s Bay Oval.
This is a setback for Australia who’ve additionally misplaced Josh Inglis to a calf damage within the construct as much as the sequence, resulting in the number of Alex Carey.
The 36-year-old Maxwell, who scored an unbeaten half-century to information Australia to a T20 sequence win over South Africa final month, was struck on the suitable wrist whereas bowling within the nets.
Maxwell will return to Australia and see a specialist over the approaching days.
His alternative Philippe is a prolific run-scorer in Australia’s Big Bash League and has additionally carried out properly within the latest Australia ‘A’ tour of India.
“I saw it out of the corner of my eye. “I noticed (Owen) smoked it after which the aftermath – it hit Maxi on the wrist. It did not sound good,” all-rounder Matthew Short, who was batting within the adjoining internet, instructed cricket.com.au.
“(Owen) isn’t the man you need to be bowling to in T20 coaching, that is for certain.
“Maxi’s been there and gone through that (serious injuries) a couple of times now – he was a bit disappointed but it’s just like any other injury. I’m sure he’ll get through it,” he added.
Australia are already with out Cameron Green who has prioritised preparations for the upcoming Ashes and might be taking part in the Sheffield Shield at residence.
Leading pacer Pat Cummins can also be not a part of Australia squad in the mean time as a result of scorching spot in his again whereas Nathan Ellis is lacking the New Zealand sequence for the delivery of his first baby.
Published – September 30, 2025 11:07 am IST
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