Josh Philippe replaces injured Maxwell for New Zealand T20is with the latter ruled out due to a wrist injury.
Maxwell out of NZ tour with fractured wrist, Josh Philippe called up.
Glenn Maxwell was hit by a Mitchell Owen straight drive while bowling in the nets in Mount Maunganui, breaking his right wrist and preventing him from playing in the Twenty20 International series against New Zealand. This was Australia’s latest setback.
In the days ahead, Maxwell will see a specialist after being discharged home. Although Australia’s medical team is reportedly anticipating a speedy recovery, he will be doubtful for the five-match home Twenty20 International series against India, which kicks off on October 29. Depending on the specialist’s recommendation, he would have a better chance of being well enough to begin the BBL in mid-December. It continues Maxwell’s miserable injury streak, which began with the shattered leg in 2022.
Josh Philippe, a batsman and wicketkeeper for the Sydney Sixers and New South Wales, has been called up. When Josh Inglis was ruled out due to a calf injury, Philippe was on the verge of being inclided, but Alex Carey was chosen first.
Although Philippe is not a perfect substitute for Maxwell, Australia needed a backup plan in case Carey was hurt on the morning of the game because they only had one keeper in the initial roster and Maxwell was supposed to be their unlikely short-term backup.
Australia’s preparations for the 2026 T20 World Cup are made more difficult by Maxwell’s injury, as the next eight matches are crucial in determining their starting lineup. Inglis and Maxwell, two of Australia’s most versatile and explosive hitters, will now miss the series against New Zealand. In order to focus on his Ashes preparation, Cameron Green, who has stayed at home to play Sheffield Shield cricket in the run-up to the Ashes, will also miss the T20I series against India.
Mitch Marsh, the captain, is still unknown when it comes to bowling for the World Cup and is unlikely to do so anytime soon. Australia is eager to keep improving Travis Head’s shortest-form offspin.