T20 World Cup 2026: Injured Australia captain Mitchell Marsh out of campaign opener, Steve Smith to travel to Sri Lanka
Australia was hit with another setback ahead of its T20 World Cup 2026 campaign opener against Ireland on Wednesday as skipper Mitchell Marsh was ruled out of the fixture after suffering a serious blow to the groin area.
Travis Head is set to lead the 2021 champion while Steve Smith will travel to Sri Lanka as a cover for Marsh, said Cricket Australia in an official statement.
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Published on Feb 11, 2026