Spencer Johnson Added To Australia's Squad For T20Is Against New Zealand

19.02.2024 - 08:59 sports.ndtv.com

With the likes of all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and Aaron Hardie ruled out of the series, Australia was forced to make a change to their squad ahead of their away T20I series with New Zealand.

Fast bowler Spencer Johnson has been added to the squad late ahead of the first match on Wednesday. Adam Zampa should be eligible for the series despite a logistical delay in arriving in New Zealand, while Matthew Wade will join the squad in Auckland for games two and three.

Stoinis hurt his back during the recently finished T20I series against the West Indies, while Hardie was unable to compete for a position in the 2017 T20 World Cup team due to a calf ailment.

The Chappell-Hadlee Trophy honours Australian cricketers Ian, Greg, and Trevor Chappell, as well as the New Zealand cricket dynasty of Walter Hadlee and his sons Barry, Dayle, and Sir Richard.

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