The 36-year-old suffered the injury when he was struck on the forearm by a powerful shot from Mitchell Owen in practice. Scans later confirmed a fracture, forcing Glenn Maxwell out of the upcoming series. His participation in the T20Is against India later this month also remains uncertain.
Glenn Maxwell: Australia are scheduled to face New Zealand in a three-match T20I series from October 1 to 4, followed by a home series against India featuring three ODIs and five T20Is between October 29 and November 8.
Josh Philippe Called Up to Replace Glenn Maxwell for Australia’s T20I Series Against New Zealand
Josh Philippe has been drafted into Australia’s squad for the T20I series against the BlackCaps, replacing the injured Glenn Maxwell. Maxwell has returned home and will consult a specialist in the coming days. Several key players, including Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Pat Cummins, and Nathan Ellis, are also absent from the T20I tour.
Australia’s updated squad: Mitchell Marsh (C), Alex Carey (wk), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe.
Glenn Maxwell remains a pivotal figure for Australia as they prepare for the ICC T20 World Cup next year in India and Sri Lanka. The upcoming T20I series against New Zealand and India will be a crucial part of Australia’s buildup for the tournament.
The first T20I between New Zealand and Australia is scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, with the second and third matches set for October 3 and 4 at the same venue. Michael Bracewell will lead New Zealand as captain.
